MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:35): I rise to acknowledge to the house the passing of well-known local identity Harry van Moorst. Harry was a fervent advocate for the environment and many social justice issues. A faculty member of..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:24): It gives me pleasure to advise the house how Victoria is investing in reforms that put people and their wellbeing at the centre of service delivery. We know that early investment builds stronger,..

Hundreds of thousands of Victorian students are now starting the school day with full stomachs, clearer minds and better moods, with the Andrews Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs program celebrating 20 million meals served. Wyndham MPs Tim Pallas, Jill Hennessy and Sarah Connolly today celebrated..

One year after the historic delivery of the final report from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, the Andrews Labor Government has made huge inroads into the landmark reform of the state’s mental health and wellbeing services, with work underway on more than..

Better facilities are on their way for students at Little River Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced works are underway at Little River Primary School to deliver a natural landscaped..

Students at Manor Lakes P-12 College will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way upgrading their school. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that a builder had been appointed to build Manor Lakes P-12 College’s $935,000 upgrade,..

Unpaid carers in Werribee will receive additional respite opportunities, supporting their vital roles of caring for vulnerable loved ones during the pandemic. Thanks to the Andrews Labor Government, 55 respite projects will share in $9.5 million of additional funding. The funding will see more opportunities..

The Victorian Government is extending the popular $250 Power Saving Bonus payment to support more vulnerable households doing it tough with energy bills. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said that the extension would provide crucial financial support for eligible households who have yet to receive..

The Victorian Government is making sure families have every opportunity to get their children aged 5-11 vaccinated– with mini-vaccination clinics starting close to home at schools in Werribee. More than 150 primary schools will have mini-vaccination clinics under a $4 million grants program to help..

Werribee students now have bigger and better facilities at their school, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas visited Thomas Chirnside Primary School to open its $317,000 upgrade, which included toilet repairs and creation of a shared outdoor learning area. In..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:26): It gives me great pleasure to rise to address the house and to update you on the outstanding success of the Andrews Labor government’s portable long service leave scheme. Today I had the..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:34): I rise to acknowledge the great efforts of the Werribee community in getting vaccinated and striving through the current challenges of the pandemic. The start of 2022 has undoubtedly been difficult for my..

Three new community centres will help deliver services to Wyndham’s rapidly growing community thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced on behalf of Local Government Minister Shaun Leane that Wyndham City Council will receive..

Local coastal volunteer and community groups will share in over $1.5 million thanks to the latest round of funding from the Victorian Government’s Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program and Port Phillip Bay Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications for both grant programs are..

Current and aspiring school principals have a unique opportunity to lead a brand-new school and establish a new culture from the ground up, with applications now open for principal positions at the Andrews Labor Government’s new schools set to open in 2023. Member for Werribee..

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting more Victorian schools to build inclusive indoor and outdoor learning spaces and playgrounds to better support students with disabilities and additional needs. As the 2022 school year begins, Member for Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications for Round..

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure every student in Werribee has the infrastructure they need at school, with a huge boost to non-government schools’ infrastructure across the state. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications are open for Round 4 of the Non-Government Schools..

Children in Werribee will start Three-Year-Old Kinder funded by the Andrews Labor Government this week, as part of a nation-leading reform to give every child the best start to their early education. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today celebrated the statewide roll-out of Three-Year-Old Kinder..