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Archives for June, 2017

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NEW PROGRAM TO BRING CREATIVITY TO CLASSROOMS IN WERRIBEE

Classrooms in the Werribee electorate will gain access to the state’s leading creative practitioners with the launch of the Andrews Labor Government’s new program, designed to inject creativity right across the curriculum. Creative Learning Partnerships is a program which will provide more opportunities for Victorian..

Melbourne, Regional Victoria Is Ready When You Are

The Andrews Labor Government has launched a new campaign to attract people to regional Victoria, on the eve of payroll tax cuts for businesses and significant new support for first home buyers in regional Victoria. Treasurer Tim Pallas joined Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford..

$1 Million More For Back To Work In Latrobe Valley

The Andrews Labor Government’s successful Back to Work Scheme will continue to run in the Latrobe Valley for workers affected by the closure of the Hazelwood Power Plant and the unemployed living in the region. The extension of the scheme is part of a $266..

NEW PROGRAM TO BRING CREATIVITY TO CLASSROOMS IN WERRIBEE

Classrooms in the Werribee electorate will gain access to the state’s leading creative practitioners with the launch of the Andrews Labor Government’s new program, designed to inject creativity right across the curriculum. Creative Learning Partnerships is a program which will provide more opportunities for Victorian..

Bang On Target For More Jobs In Melbourne’s West

Jobs and opportunities in Melbourne’s west continue to grow, with construction underway on an exciting new Target Australia development in Melbourne’s west. Treasurer and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas and the Member for Tarneit Telmo Languiller today broke ground on Target’s new national headquarters in..

BANG ON TARGET FOR MORE JOBS IN MELBOURNE’S WEST

Jobs and opportunities in Melbourne’s west continue to grow, with construction underway on an exciting new Target Australia development in Melbourne’s west. Treasurer and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas and the Member for Tarneit Telmo Languiller today broke ground on Target’s new national headquarters in..

HELPING KOORIE KIDS SHINE IN WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

The Andrews Labor Government is increasing the number of Koorie children attending kindergartens in the Werribee electorate by expanding a successful campaign. The campaign reinforces to Koorie families in the Werribee electorate that it is never too late to enrol their children and ensure they..

RECORD LIBRARY FUNDING FOR WYNDHAM

  The Andrews Labor Government is spending more money than ever before on Victoria’s public libraries. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas, Member for Altona Jill Hennessy and Member for Tarneit Telmo Languiller today announced library funding for Wyndham City Council to buy books, update computers..

New Appointments For Victoria’s Treasury Corporation

The Victorian Government has appointed Cassandra Kelly as the new Chair of the Board of the Treasury Corporation of Victoria (TCV), and Helen Thornton as Deputy Chair, effective from 1 July 2017. Ms Kelly is currently a TCV board Member and Deputy Chair and  replaces..

KEEPING MULTICULTURAL SENIORS ACTIVE IN WYNDHAM

Victorian seniors in Wyndham will be further encouraged to get involved and stay active in their communities, as the recipients of a $4,890 grant from the Andrews Labor Government. This funding will support a local community organisation, Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities, to promote..

Labor To Establish Parliamentary Budget Office

The Andrews Labor Government has delivered on its commitment to establish an independent, credible and permanent Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). Three years after the Coalition blocked Labor’s attempt to establish a truly independent PBO, the Government has created a permanent body to assist Members of..

Regional Victoria’s Jobs Boom Continues

Employment continues to rise in regional Victoria, with 14,500 new jobs created in the three months to May. Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that in the year to May 2017, employment in regional Victoria increased by 25,000 people. Since the..

Tax Cuts Secured For Businesses And First Home Buyers

Thousands of Victorian first home buyers and businesses will benefit from stamp duty relief and payroll tax cuts from 1 July, with the passage of the State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill through Victorian Parliament today. From 1 July, the payroll tax-free threshold will increase to..

WERRIBEE SPORTS CLUBS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR NEW GRANTS

More Aboriginal Victorians will be able to play the sports they love in the Werribee electorate with the Andrews Labor Government set to expand the popular Sporting Club Grants Program. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today encouraged applications from local clubs and community organisations for..

Liberals Blocking Tax Cuts And Home Ownership Support

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with its plans to slash payroll tax for local businesses and other vital reforms that will make it easier for thousands of Victorians to buy their own home. Under the Labor Government reforms, which will be introduced into..

Grants to help business cut energy costs by up to $50,000

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging local businesses to save money on their energy bills with the Andrews Labor Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Energy Assessment Grants. Small, medium and large businesses spending more than $20,000 a year on energy could apply for a basic..

IMPROVING WERRIBEE KINDERS AND CHILDCARE CENTRES BRICK BY BRICK

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure more families in the Werribee electorate can access better local kindergartens and early childhood centres by building and upgrading early year’s facilities across Victoria. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today opened the 2017-18 Children’s Facilities Capital Program Major..

GRANTS TO GIVE PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY IN WERRIBEE MORE ACCESS

Victorians with a disability will soon have more accessible bathrooms in their community, thanks to a $2 million Andrews Labor Government investment to boost access and equality. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today urged local governments and not-for-profit organisations to apply for one of 20..