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MEMBERS STATEMENT: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (10:06): I was very pleased to join local construction workers at Ison Road in Werribee last week to celebrate the launch of Victoria’s Building Equitable Futures Strategy. The Allan Labor government is..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: ECONOMY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:26): I have got some very exciting news about the ever-improving situation with regard to the state’s exports. These numbers were recently released, last week, by the ABS and show that Victoria..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: MORE TREES FOR A COOLER, GREENER WEST

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:46): I am pleased to update the house on the recent tree-planting event at Victoria University under the More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West program. Together with the member for Point..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:16): Yesterday the federal government made the ludicrous decision to cap international student numbers from January of next year. ‘Naive’, ‘short sighted’ and ‘fundamentally destructive’ may be the most fitting words to..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: PARIS OLYMPICS

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:51): I am pleased to acknowledge to the house the marvellous achievements of our Australians at the Paris Olympics, bringing home a total of 18 gold medals, 13 won by female athletes…

MINISTERS STATEMENT: ECONOMY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:28): I imagine this contribution will be met with almost unanimous support. I am pleased to update the house on how the state’s economic performance is tracking. It is Olympian. Let me..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: CFA WERRIBEE BRIGADE

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (10:37): I rise to acknowledge the recipients of some special awards at the most recent Werribee fire brigade awards dinner. The Werribee fire brigade has a long history. It was officially registered..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: HOUSING

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:26): I am pleased to update the house on the stellar success of the Victorian Homebuyer Fund. Those opposite of course are more focused on court cases or other distractions, but the..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WYNDHAM PARK TOOL LIBRARY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:40): I rise to update the house on the new Wyndham Park tool library, recently opened in my electorate. The library was made possible with $91,900 delivered through Sustainability Victoria with additional support..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: EMPLOYMENT

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:21): It gives me great pleasure to announce to the house the updated and stellar performance that the state of Victoria has had in terms of jobs growth. Victorian employment rose by 10,000..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: BUSINESS SUPPORT

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:40): I am pleased to advise the house of the current situation in business creation and investment in the state of Victoria. You could almost believe, if you listened to the ill-informed commentary..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: BUDGET 2024–25

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:15): I am really pleased to update the house on the positive feedback on last week’s state budget. Parents Victoria welcome the school saving bonus, saying it was very welcome to families struggling..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WERRIBEE ELECTORATE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:36): I rise to update the house on the recent allocations from the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution Fund, known as GAIC, to the great Werribee community. An allocation will assist Wyndham council with..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: HOUSING

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:30): Victoria is leading the nation in the build-to-rent market. State incentives are helping to expand rental options for people at all stages of life. We know that, as long as rental supply..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ENERGY POLICY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:36): I think I will take this as the Minister for Economic Growth if I can, because I am very excited that I can announce that last month I partnered with RayGen Resources..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: LAND TRANSFER DUTY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:20): I rise with great excitement really to talk about the landmark stamp duty reform for commercial and industrial property undertaken by the Allan Labor government and leading the nation. Removing up-front..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: YOUTH HOUSING

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:44): I rise to update the house and celebrate the official opening of youth accommodation in my electorate. This project has been delivered in partnership with the Melbourne City Mission under the..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WERRIBEE FOOTBALL CLUB

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (10:17): With footy starting back this month for the 2024 season, I am really pleased to offer my best wishes to the mighty Werribee Tigers. Last year I updated the house on..