aMedia Centre

Media Centre

TURNBULL IS WALKING AWAY FROM WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

Tuesday night’s Federal Budget was a bitter pill to swallow for Werribee students and their families. The Department of Education has undertaken an analysis to outline the impact of the Turnbull Government’s cuts to education announced in this Budget, including its shameful decision to walk..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: Schools in Werribee

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I am thrilled to inform the house of several vital school projects listed in the 2016 budget that will benefit my Werribee electorate. Manor Lakes P–12 College will finally be able to complete the build of its school, with $10.9 million allocated for construction..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the achievements of the Andrews Labor government in delivering the infrastructure that Victoria needs. It may have escaped the attention of those opposite that last week I brought down a budget — a trifling matter involving $60 billion..

HELPING DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE FIND WORK AND STAY EMPLOYED

The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Jobs Victoria Employment Network (JVEN), which will help disadvantaged Victorians find meaningful work and stay employed. Round one of JVEN will provide $25 million worth of grants to specialist employment providers, to help them connect disadvantaged jobseekers with..

Ministers Statement: Budget 2016/17

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I want to talk about the budget; I really want to talk about the budget. I rise to update the house on the achievements of the Andrews Labor government in delivering economic growth to all Victorians. Last week I delivered the Andrews Labor..

Ministers Statement: Victoria’s Surplus

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the achievements of the Andrews Labor government in securing the finances of our state. Last week the government brought down the 2016–17 budget, which showed surpluses of $9.2 billion over the forward estimates period. Net debt is..

$10.9 MILLION FOR MANOR LAKES COLLEGE

The final stage of Manor Lakes College will be completed, with the Andrews Labor Government providing in $10.9 million funding. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the funding as part of the Victorian Budget 2016/17. The completed college will give local parents and families..

REDUCING CONGESTION ON DOHERTYS ROAD

Wyndham resident will spend less time stuck in traffic with a significant investment to reduce congestion and boost safety on Dohertys Road. The Andrews Labor Government is investing $52 million in the Victorian Budget 2016/17 to upgrade Dohertys Road, between Fitzgerald Road and Grieve Parade,..

SECOND READING OF BUDGET 2016/17

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In the past 12 months, we have seen green shoots of growth develop into a momentum of economic success across Victoria. Prudent management of the state’s finances — combined with carefully developed, strategic investments —..

JOBS AT THE HEART OF OUR CREATIVE STATE

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has today welcomed Victoria’s first Creative Industries strategy; Creative state. Victoria has confirmed its status as Australia’s creative leader, with an ambitious new plan from the Andrews Labor Government that will create jobs, develop local talent and grow the state’s..

CALL TO HONOUR INSPIRING SENIORS IN WERRIBEE

The 2016 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards will feature a new award to celebrate and honour the outstanding work that organisations and business are doing to create age-friendly communities. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP, today encouraged people in Werribee to nominate older volunteers..

Ministers Statement: Infrastructure

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the projects the Andrews government is aiming to deliver for Victoria. These are both new projects and new achievements. The new achievement, of course, to reaffirm what the Premier has already advised to this house,..

WESTERN DISTRIBUTOR DELIVERS SECOND RIVER CROSSING

The Andrews Labor Government’s 2016/17 Victorian Budget will provide the full funding required to build the Western Distributor Project – a second river crossing that will take thousands of trucks out of inner-west streets. The Western Distributor will deliver immediate travel time savings of up..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: Sneydes Road Upgrade

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the progress of a significant roadworks project in my electorate of Werribee. As part of the state government’s $71 million East Werribee transport improvement package, traffic lights were turned on at the intersection of Sneydes Road..

LOCALS URGED TO NOMINATE FOR 2016 VICTORIAN LEARN LOCAL AWARDS

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP has today urged locals to nominate outstanding Victorians involved in the state’s Learn Local organisations as part of the 2016 Victorian Learn Local Awards are now open. The awards celebrate the contribution more than 300 Learn Local organisations make..

VICTORIA’S NEW $60M STARTUP INITIATIVE NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS

From today startups and entrepreneurs in the Wyndham region will be able to apply for support from the Andrews Labor Government’s $60 million startup initiative, LaunchVic, with funding guidelines for round one now open. The guidelines call for bright ideas from across the state that..

KINDER IMPROVEMENT GRANTS ON OFFER IN WERRIBEE

Grants to upgrade kindergarten and children’s centre facilities in Werribee are now open. The grants will also help enhance the services kindergartens offer local children and families. Tim Pallas MP today encouraged kindergartens and councils to apply for the grants to help ensure more children..