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..

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..

Local MP, Tim Pallas has today called on local residents to nominate young achievers in Wyndham for the 2016 Victorian Young Achiever Awards. Mr Pallas said there were many young achievers in Wyndham who deserved statewide recognition for their achievements. Young people are the future..

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..

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..

I thank the member for Malvern for his question, but clearly he is not only geographically challenged; he is also historically challenged. Perhaps he has forgotten that we gave a very clear commitment to Victorians that we would have a debate about debt and a..

Frank Wilkes is a leader worthy of celebration for his contribution to the modernisation of this place. He was the quiet lion of Labor who let his values and actions speak loudly. The few people in this Parliament who had the opportunity to meet him..

Riding to Hoppers Crossing Station and catching the train will soon be easier than ever with a bigger, better Parkiteer bike cage to open next month. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas, and Member for Tarneit, Telmo Languiller, said the extension of the existing cage would..

 Introduction Sir William McKell is a significant figure in Labor history. NSW Premier from 1941 to 1947, and later Governor–General, he is known for many things. Sir William was important in toning down populist rhetoric in favour of a more structured and considered view of..

This is an amazing question from those opposite, who basically managed to tell Victorians exactly what they thought of regional Victoria. They called them the toenails, they meant it and they have learnt nothing ever since. Let me be clear about this: the Andrews Labor..

I rise to update the house with new information on the government’s investment in education which is being translated into a higher skilled workforce and the attraction of jobs to Victoria. Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force statistics released last week show that a total..

I rise to inform the house that the government has accepted all the recommendations of the Auditor-General’s performance audit on applying high-value, high-risk processes to unsolicited proposals, which was released today. In his comments, the Auditor-General observed that: Well-planned, timely and high-quality infrastructure is essential..

The Andrews Labor Government today committed to the biggest upgrade to regional rail freight in decades – the full Murray Basin Rail Project – which will standardise and upgrade the entire Murray Basin rail network. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan..

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas, has welcomed a dramatic increase in train punctuality along the Werribee line, following the introduction of the Regional Rail Link (RRL). Punctuality on the Werribee line has hit a 12 month high according to new figures from Public Transport Victoria…

Farmers and regional communities in South Western Victoria will benefit from a new $200 million Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund that will drive economic growth, create jobs and boost exports from paddock to port. Treasurer Tim Pallas today joined WestVic Container Export Managing Director Warwick..

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today welcomed the announcement that 24 hour public transport is coming to our local area. From 1 January 2016, the Andrews Labor Government will trial all-night public transport on weekends – delivering a key election commitment. Minister for Public Transport..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I thank the member for Ripon for her question. Perhaps the member might want to listen to some of the key stakeholders in rural and regional Victoria, who have been overwhelmingly supportive of this initiative. They said that they advocated to this..

Mr PALLAS – I thank the member for Malvern for his question. The only difference between the member for Malvern and the black knight of Monty Python fame is that the black knight did not cut his own limbs off! Let us be very clear:..