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Regional Victoria’s Record Jobs Growth Leads Nation

Strong communities and businesses in regional Victoria are driving nation-leading jobs growth, with the state entering the new year bolstered by a new high mark for regional employment. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) labour force figures show an extra 5,600 jobs were created in regional..

Made In Victoria: A Groundbreaking Peanut Allergy Therapy

The Allan Labor Government’s investment into a local biotechnology firm will bring peanut allergy sufferers around the world one step closer to an innovative new treatment that could save lives. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced Breakthrough Victoria’s $12 million investment into Aravax..

Farmers, Manufacturers Drive Record Food And Fibre Exports

A new report shows Victoria is Australia’s flagbearer for international food and fibre sales, with booming exports boosting jobs and putting the state within reach of achieving a strategic goal years ahead of schedule. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today visited Remedy Drinks in Dandenong..

Designs Released For Expanded Werribee Mercy Hospital ED

The Allan Labor Government is delivering a bigger and better emergency department for Melbourne’s booming outer west, with designs unveiled for the expansion of Werribee Mercy Hospital. Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas today released the designs for the project which will double the emergency..

Plan Delivers Strong Economy, Record Jobs Growth

Victoria’s planned and sustained recovery from the global pandemic is delivering a strong economy and record jobs growth, the Budget Update released today shows. The Labor Government successfully used its balance sheet to protect the livelihoods of Victorians during the pandemic, setting a path to..

Commonwealth Follows Victoria’s Lead On Wage Theft

The Allan Labor Government led the nation in making wage theft a crime – and now wage theft will be outlawed in every state and territory following the passage of federal legislation. Victoria is disappointed that the Albanese Government failed to follow through on its election..

Remaking Medical Equipment Builds Jobs, Boosts Environment

The Allan Labor Government has supported a New Zealand medical device remanufacturer to set up in Victoria, creating dozens of local jobs. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced Medsalv is finalising site selection for the manufacturing and R&D facility, which will introduce new..

What The MYEFO? Victoria Dudded By Canberra – Again

Victorians have been burnt by the Albanese Government in a summer shocker released under the guise of a run-of-the-mill budget update. The Commonwealth’s mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO) reveals the national government’s bottom line has improved by tens of billions of dollars since May..

Victoria Leads On Uniform Labour Hire Laws To Protect Workers

Victoria will play a key role in the creation of nationally consistent labour hire laws in an acknowledgement of the state’s pioneering actions in regulating the sector and protecting vulnerable workers. Minister for Industrial Relations Tim Pallas and his Commonwealth, state and territory workplace relations..

WERRIBEE SCORES GALVIN PARK PAVILLON UPGRADES

Werribee’s sporting clubs will soon have a bigger and better space to get together and stay active thanks to the redevelopment of the Galvin Park Football Netball Cricket Pavilion, backed by the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today joined local representatives and the..

BUILDING UPGRADES TO DELIVER MAJOR BENEFITS FOR WERRIBEE SCHOOL

Students in Werribee are better placed to achieve their educational best, with the Allan Labor Government rolling out more infrastructure works to renovate and expand Westgrove Primary School. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that Westgrove Primary School has been approved for funding under the..

GRANTS NURTURING SPORTS STARS OF THE FUTURE

The Allan Labor Government is helping more kids get active and fostering the talents of Victoria’s future sports stars through Active Schools Grants. Minister for Education Ben Carroll today announced that Iramoo Primary School and Wyndham Park Primary School are receiving a $30,000 Active Schools..

Abolishing Commercial Stamp Duty To Benefit Business

The Allan Labor Government has worked with industry leaders to finalise a landmark reform that will progressively abolish stamp duty on commercial and industrial properties to encourage businesses to invest and create jobs. Announced in the Victorian Budget 2023-24, the Government consulted on the details..

Backing Victorian Medtech Boosts Brain Health, Grows Jobs

Critical investment is accelerating the commercialisation of world-first Victorian technology to treat brain injuries, creating jobs at home and potentially benefiting patients around the globe. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced a $2 million investment by the Allan Labor Government’s independent innovation fund..

BioNTech Partnership To Deliver Next Generation Cancer Care

Victoria’s standing as a leading producer of life-saving vaccines and medicines will grow with global giant BioNTech creating a research and manufacturing facility in Melbourne, in partnership with the Allan Labor Government. Building on an in-principle agreement reached with BioNTech last year, Premier Jacinta Allan..

DELIVERING WORLD-CLASS TOURISM EXPERIENCES ACROSS WYNDHAM

Wyndham’s tourism industry has been given a boost, with a $190,000 grant from the Victorian Government to Namaste Westside to develop innovative ways to encourage people to stay longer and experience the best of our region. Members for Wyndham, Tim Pallas, Mathew Hilakari and Dylan..

Strong Economy Powers Regional Jobs To Record High

Jobs in Victorian regional communities have risen to an all-time high, driven by a strong economy that is delivering benefits for Victorians in every corner of the state. Victoria’s regional unemployment rate was the equal lowest in the country in October, figures released today by..

NEW SPORT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS TO SUPPORT WERRIBEE

The Victorian Government is helping Werribee communities transform sports facilities, build change rooms and recreation infrastructure through a new round of infrastructure funding. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications are open for the 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – backed by up to..