Almost 200 aged care beds have already closed as Denis Napthine moves towards the full privatisation of aged care facilities across Victoria, Member for Tarneit, Tim Pallas said today. Departmental figures show there have been four closures of public aged care facilities, resulting in 179..
The 2013-14 Victorian Budget has been disappointing for all Victorians, especially the people of Wyndham.
Tim Pallas, Member for Tarneit and Jill Hennessy, Member for Altona, have expressed outrage that the Napthine Government has gagged Ambulance Victoria from publishing figures on a website that would show ambulance response times and provide the community with up-to-date information about how bad the..
The Napthine Government’s startling admission that it was highly ‘unlikely’ that it would sign up to the ‘National Plan for School Improvement’ is a huge blow for local schools across Wyndham. The Napthine Government has labelled the ‘National Plan for School Improvement’ that implements..
The Napthine Government’s budget cuts to employment services for young Victorians have been condemned at a rally held on the steps of Parliament today, Shadow Minister for Children and Young Adults Jenny Mikakos said. Ms Mikakos who attended the rally with Shadow Employment Minister Tim..
Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I rise to speak in support of the Parliamentary and Public Administration Legislation Amendment Bill 2013. The last time this matter came up for debate, or a matter similar to this, was the Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Amendment (Salary Restraint) Bill ..
Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I grieve for the people of Geelong, and I grieve for the people of the western and northern suburbs of Melbourne. I grieve for the manufacturing workers at Ford, Broadmeadows, whose plight does not even warrant the immediate attention of the..
Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I note with concern the callous changes made by the Napthine government to disability housing costs. The 2013 state budget revealed that a fee increase to be paid by those already living in Department of Humans Services-managed disability accommodation services will be..
Mr Pallas (Tarneit) –The matter I wish to raise is for the Minister for Education. The action I seek is for the minister to provide written advice concerning what action is being undertaken to address the infrastructure needs of existing schools in Wyndham. I note that..
Tim Pallas, Member for Tarneit, and Jill Hennessy, Member for Altona, have expressed disgust at the massive fee increases faced by Victorians with a disability living in state-run residential units as a result of the Napthine Government State Budget. The 2013 State Budget revealed that..
State Member for Tarneit, Tim Pallas, has expressed disappointment in the lack of provision for roads and public transport in the West from the Napthine Government’s 2013/14 State Budget. “This Budget does little to address the impact of two and a half years of inaction..
Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — Budgets define governments. They are much more than simply exercises in accounting. They are more than the Treasurer’s opportunity to test out the latest corporate buzzwords. Budgets tell us where a government’s heart lies. They tell us about a government’s beliefs,..
Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I have a great deal of trepidation in speaking in support of this matter of public importance, largely because Victorians are bearing the brunt of this government’s failure to manage. Victorians are struggling under the weight of a government that burdens them..
Tim Pallas, Member for Tarneit, and Jill Hennessy, Member for Altona, have welcomed news that the Government has taken on State Labor’s requests that the Government establish a full diamond interchange at Sneydes Road. “While we welcome this announcement, it must be made clear whether..
Find out more about Victorian Labor's Plan to Secure Local Jobs for Local Workers.
The State Member for Tarneit, Tim Pallas, has called for the Napthine State Government to finally make an investment in transport infrastructure for Wyndham in the upcoming State Budget. “Over the term of the previous State Labor Government, $189.3 million was spent on Wyndham’s roads..
Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — I have a great deal of trepidation in speaking in support of this matter of public importance, largely because Victorians are bearing the brunt of this government’s failure to manage. Victorians are struggling under the weight of a government that burdens..