Victoria’s recovery is powering ahead, with new figures showing Victoria is leading the nation in economic growth. Today’s National Accounts data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that Victoria’s State Final Demand grew by 6.5 per cent over the past year, almost two..

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its nation-leading work in gender equality across Victoria, with new data measuring the public sector’s work to remove barriers to women’s success in the workforce and $3 million to deliver targeted industry strategies to boost participation in male-dominated sectors…

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a bigger and better emergency department for Melbourne’s west, with detailed planning and designing about to begin on the multi-million-dollar expansion of Werribee Mercy Hospital. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced architects Lyons and engineers LCI have been..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (14:37): It gives me great pleasure to address this chamber to update it on the incredible job creation that is happening right across the state of Victoria. Our unemployment rate is..

Victoria’s regional unemployment rate has fallen to a record low and is by far the lowest regional unemployment rate in the nation, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today. The ABS data shows the regional unemployment rate dropped to 2.9 per cent in July,..

Endangered ecosystems, under-represented Victorians and grassroot volunteer groups are set to benefit from Victorian Government funding for environmental volunteering initiatives. Minister for Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio today announced the 22 winning groups who will share in more than $500,000 to reinvigorate volunteering on..

Victoria’s unemployment rate has fallen again and continues to be the lowest of all Australian states, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today. The ABS figures show that at just 3.1 per cent, Victoria has the lowest unemployment rate in almost half a century..

Victoria’s unemployment rate has fallen again and continues to be the lowest of all Australian states, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today. The ABS figures show that at just 3.1 per cent, Victoria has the lowest unemployment rate in almost half a century..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (14:33): I rise to update the house on the economic and state-shaping benefits of the Suburban Rail Loop. The SRL will transform our transport network, it will alleviate congestion, it will..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (09:35): I rise to acknowledge to the house the great work of my community and environmental activists of the Werribee River Association. The Werribee River, or Weariby Yallock as the Wadawurrung..

The Andrews Labor Government is slashing costs for new drivers and their families across Werribee with the abolition of learner and probationary license fees, as well as online testing fees. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has said aspiring L-platers will save up to $51.40 in..

The Andrews Labor Government is holding a landmark festival of pride events throughout Victoria this summer to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) Victorians. Minister for Equality Harriet Shing launched Victoria’s Pride – an annual celebration across the state..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (14:27): It gives me great pleasure to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s efforts to grow the Victorian economy and the outstanding success that is our economic track record…

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring injured, sick and orphaned wildlife get the help they need, with a funding boost to support wildlife rescue volunteers. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications for the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants are open, with $230,000 available to support..

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to invest in the people and ideas at the heart of the state’s creative industries, with a new fund to help bring projects from Werribee to life. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today invited Werribee independent creatives to apply..

The Andrews Labor Government has recruited hundreds of new paramedics this year – delivering another boost to our health system and helping our ambulance services meet the record levels of demand being seen Australia-wide. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that three paramedics have joined..

Heathdale Christian College and Suzanne Cory High School students have been recognised alongside the state’s best performing VCE students in the Premier’s VCE Awards. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas congratulated Amy Birds, Hope Kaczynski, Jiayi Gu and Nidhi Anand, on their outstanding achievement. Amy Birds,..

Victoria’s economy is the best performing in the nation overall, including leading all states and territories on relative unemployment and retail trade, according to the CommSec State of the States Report released today. Victoria has the strongest jobs market, the quarterly report found, following recent Australian..