Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) (12:41:28) — It gives me great pleasure to rise to update the house about the Victorian government’s last Victorian budget delivering significant investments to reduce congestion. They are investments that are made possible by our strong economy and of course our AAA‑rated economy. Our..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) (14:18:22) — I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Speech as follows incorporated into Hansard under standing orders: I am pleased to introduce this bill which amends Victoria’s taxation and revenue laws including the Duties Act 2000, Payroll Tax 2007..

The Victorian Budget 2018/19 will deliver new skills, good jobs, more schools and better roads for every Victorian. Local families will have good schools close to home, with nearly $1.3 billion invested in schools around the state. This includes building and planning 28 new schools, and..

Volunteer emergency-service groups can apply for Andrews Labor Government grants of up to $150,000 to help buy operational equipment and fund minor facility upgrades. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today urged local groups to apply for the grants with applications now open for the 2018-19..

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering record new funding to neighbourhood houses across Victoria to support their staff, their volunteers and the local communities they serve. As part of the Victorian Budget 2018/2019, the Labor Government will invest $21.8 million across the neighbourhood house network..

Delivered on 1 May 2018 by Tim Pallas MP Treasurer of the State of Victoria   In accordance with section 28 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, I table a statement of compatibility for the Appropriation Bill (2018-19). I move that this..

Wyndham parents are being encouraged to take on the challenge of reading more books with their young children to inspire a love of reading and set them up for success later in life. Thousands of families are expected to take part in this year’s Premiers’..

Works begin next month on Stage 2 of the Werribee Irrigation District modernisation, replacing ageing channel systems with pipeline and bringing benefits to local growers and irrigators. Tim Pallas, Member for Werribee and Victorian Treasurer, announced the completion of stage 1 of the works and..

Small business operators in the Werribee area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Tuesday, 1 May 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small..

Wyndham can help join the fight to level the playing field for women and girls in sport thanks to a $100,000 to boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas  today announced that grants of up to $5,000 are available to club..

Do you know an outstanding volunteer from or working in the Werribee electorate? Nominations are now open for the 2018 Victorian Premier’s Volunteer Champions Awards, which celebrate the enormous contribution of Victoria’s volunteer community. The Andrews Labor Government today opened nominations for the awards, which..

The Andrews Labor Government is helping kindergartens expand and refurbish their centres and giving them access to the latest technology. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today encouraged local kindergartens that need minor infrastructure improvements or a boost to their IT capabilities to apply for available..

Families in the Werribee electorate will receive a $50 bill busting bonus if they seek out a better electricity deal on Victoria’s Energy Compare website, potentially saving them hundreds of dollars. The Victorian Budget 2018/19 will invest $48 million in the Power Saving Bonus –..

More kinders, more integrated children’s hubs and more upgraded facilities could be on the cards for Werribee electorate families, with the Andrews Labor Government investing in more infrastructure. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has announced the 2018-19 Children’s Facilities Capital Program Major Grants round open..

Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s game changing $220,000 women in sport leadership scholarships. The Change Our Game Scholarship Program creates opportunities for women to pursue their leadership and development in the sporting and active recreation industry. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said..

Locals in Werribee will be given the chance to nominate and decide on their own funding under a new community-building fund, announced today by the Andrews Labor Government. The new grassroots democracy program, Pick My Project, will be backed by $30 million from the Victorian..

Thirty-one brave youngsters have been honoured today for their heroic and life-saving actions in the face of an emergency at the 14th annual Junior Triple Zero Hero Awards. Local Member for Werribee Tim Pallas congratulated the Triple Zero Heroes in Werribee electorate who received Emergency..

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today encouraged the Werribee community to pause on ANZAC Day and give thought to all those affected by war and conflict. A local service will be held at the Werribee Cenotaph at 6:30am on Wednesday 25 April, giving locals an..