Students in the electorates of Werribee and Tarneit will receive free eye testing and glasses at school in a Victorian-first. The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Glasses for Kids program. More than 30,000 Prep to Year 3 students at 250 schools most in..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house of the Andrews government’s achievements for my electorate of Werribee since forming government. We recently announced a $1.8 billion outer suburban arterial roads package, which will provide transformational upgrades to eight priority roads, 30 kilometres of lane duplication and..

  Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has today announced a grant of $3.2 million for the Our Green Heart project, to transform and redevelop Wyndham Park in Werribee. The $11 million project will include a river trail with walking and cycling paths, an event lawn,..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the continuing success of the Andrews Labor government in delivering jobs for the Victorian community. Figures released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that over 184 000 jobs have been created by this government since..

The Andrews Labor Government will introduce more services for local passengers in January next year as part of a new timetable that will deliver 80 extra V/Line services. There will be a new train at 8:43am from Wyndham Vale to Melbourne, on top of 18..

  The second of more than 100 new trains ordered by Andrews Labor Government has hit the tracks and is running on the Frankston, Werribee and Williamstown lines. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the introduction of the second new train today, which will make..

The Andrews Labor Government is giving grassroots sports clubs in Werribee the help they need to put local communities first and attract more members than ever before. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced seven clubs in the electorate of Werribee would receive grants from..

  The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for more families in Wyndham to find a kindergarten place outside of the normal enrolment period. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas announced an extension of the pre-purchased places pilot program in Wyndham, securing at least 13..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house of the Andrews Labor government’s huge investments in road infrastructure in my local community, infrastructure that will cut commute times, support businesses and also grow jobs. This week I joined the Premier and the Minister for Roads..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house and give it some good news on the economic and financial management front because those opposite are clearly looking a bit glum today. I have got good news for you. The 2016–17 Quarterly Financial Report No. 1..

Mr Pallas (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the actions of the Andrews government in the Latrobe Valley following the announcement of the impending closure of the Hazelwood power plant. On Friday the government announced that our Back to Work scheme will be..

Local residents and commuters in Wyndham will benefit from a huge package of road upgrade and maintenance works that will cut travel times, improve road safety and better connect communities in this key growth corridor. The Andrews Labor Government has called for Expressions of Interest for the western package of the Outer Suburban Arterial Roads (OSARs) Program – an Australian first, $1.8 billion investment.

  The Andrews Labor Government is helping the State Library Victoria provide important IT services and support to kindergartens in the Werribee electorate. The support provided by the State Library is highly valued among independently run kindergartens in electorate of Werribee, which often struggle to..

The Andrews Labor Government is equipping the Werribee Golf Club with a life-saving defibrillator. Today, Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas announced the Werribee Golf Club is one of nearly 150 clubs across the state receiving the life-saving device as part of the second round of..

  More women in the Werribee electorate are being urged to have a regular breast cancer check, with new data revealing participation rates in Victoria’s free screening program are remaining relatively unchanged. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today released BreastScreen Victoria’s report card for the..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the continuing success of the Victorian economy. The CommSec State of the States report confirms that Victoria has nominal annual economic growth of 5.4 per cent and is leading the nation. Mr M. O’Brien interjected. The SPEAKER — Order!..

Students in Wyndham will learn about respectful relationships as part of a new mandatory primary and secondary school subject starting next year to help end the vicious cycle of family violence. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said the Andrews Labor Government invested $21.8 million to..

The Andrews Labor Government has announced a new Men’s Shed for Wyndham Vale, thanks to a $16,000 grant. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas joined members of the Wyndham Vale Men’s Shed during Mental Health Week. Mr Pallas said the new shed will boost space for..