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Ministers statements: infrastructure reform

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about action that the Andrews Labor government is taking to restore integrity and accountability in our infrastructure development in this state — and might I also say transparency. It has only been a year, but a lot..

Ministers statements: economy

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the government’s achievements in reinstating Victoria as the economic leader of the country. The Australian Bureau of Statistics state accounts for 2014–15, which were released last week, show that Victoria’s gross state product (GSP) for..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: Werribee electorate government achievements

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to reflect on 365 days of an Andrews Labor government and in particular on the key projects being delivered in my electorate of Werribee. This government contributed an extra $85 million to revolutionise the capabilities of Werribee Mercy Hospital. We were able..

Ministers Statement: Regional Housing Affordability

  Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house about initiatives of the Andrews Labor government to deliver good government in Victoria. Good government means governing for all Victorians, including those in regional Victoria — and our apologies to absent friends. The Housing Industry Association’s..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: FISHERMANS BEND

It gives me great pleasure to be back here again. I rise to update the house on the government’s work to assess the cost and undo the damage that has been done by the Leader of the Opposition’s calamitous decisions with regard to Fishermans Bend..

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: EMPLOYMENT

Thank you, Speaker, I am sure the Premier would have preferred the opportunity to respond, but the great honour befalls me. We are not going to take any lectures from those opposite about honouring commitments. Remember, it was those opposite who promised Victorians they were..

Questions Without Notice: East West Link

  Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. When did I become aware of this? I suppose if we go back in history, we will see that there was a note in the pre-election budget update that said that..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: FISHERMANS BEND DEVELOPMENT

I rise to update the house on the infrastructure needs of new communities. I was recently provided with a report entitled Fisherman’s Bend Preliminary Community Infrastructure Needs Assessment. I have requested and received advice about the normal cost of providing facilities for such communities. The..

STATE TAXATION ACT FURTHER AMENDMENTS BILLS 2015

That this bill be now read a second time. Speech as follows incorporated into Hansard under sessional orders: The State Taxation Acts Further Amendment Bill 2015 makes a number of technical amendments to the Duties Act 2000, the Payroll Tax Act 2007 and the Valuation..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: PUBLIC SECTOR BARGAINING

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the status of enterprise bargaining agreement negotiations with public sector unions. The Andrews government is working closely with members of the Victorian public service to reach fair and equitable outcomes. This government supports public sector..

MATTE OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE: EMPLOYMENT

Mr Pallas (Treasurer) — Really, you have to wonder about the level of introspection that goes on with those opposite. Members should remember the efforts of the government that opposition members are advocating for. They are advocating for the flaccid, feckless, feeble efforts of the previous..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WHITELION AND ANGLICARE VICTORIA

I rise to inform the house about the wonderful work of Anglicare Victoria and Whitelion in Werribee. I was delighted to recently visit the City of Wyndham’s Youth Resource Centre with Whitelion and see the impact of its work. Whitelion is dedicated to providing support..

PORT OF MELBOURNE LEASE

I rise to inform the house of a new government initiative that embeds further safeguards in the port of Melbourne lease transaction documents to ensure that the port runs efficiently and remains Australia’s premiere container port. The proposed transaction structure includes the most rigorous regulatory..

JAPAN TRADE MISSION

I rise to inform the house about new information relating to the government’s ongoing success in boosting trade and investment opportunities for Victoria. I have just returned from Japan this morning on what was a very successful trip. I met with many banks and investors,..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: EMPLOYMENT

I rise to provide new information to the house on the government’s Back to Work plan and recent improvements in our state’s employment outlook. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed the success of the Andrews Labor government in getting Victorians back to work..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS

I rise to inform the house that I will shortly be writing to my federal counterpart, as soon as the federal ministry is resolved, to ensure that Victoria gets its fair share of federal infrastructure funding and also to assure the new Prime Minister and..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ECONOMY

I rise to inform the house about new information relating to the Andrews Labor government’s pledge to create jobs and to build a people-powered economy in Victoria. I have more good news for the Victorian economy. Despite the insidious dead hand of economic incompetence at..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: JOHN NICOL

I rise to commemorate the life and contribution of a local member and leader in my electorate, John Nicol, OAM. John passed away suddenly on 26 August, leaving behind devoted family members and friends and leaving Werribee the poorer for his passing. I would like to..