Tim Pallas today commends the Returned Services League of Australia (RSL) on 100 years of service and support for our ex-service members, and their families. Formed in 1916, the RSL is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected national organisations. The RSL will hold its..

Nominations honouring Werribee’s dedicated individuals and teams who work to improve the lives of the state’s most vulnerable children are now open. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today called for nominations for the Robin Clark Protecting Children Awards, which recognise excellence in service across the..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house about a new initiative of the Andrews Labor government to support Victoria’s dairy farmers. Amendments will now be made to the criteria for the Back to Work scheme to make members of a dairy farm household an..

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting locals in Werribee to access formal training, with a funding boost of $330,000 for the Wyndham Community and Education Centre. The Victorian Budget 2016/17 included $20 million for the Reconnect Program to support young people who left school early..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about new achievements of the Andrews Labor government in securing jobs for all Victorians. Data released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirms that Victoria is continuing to enjoy a golden summer of renewal. It..

In an Australian first, the Andrews Labor Government will run a pilot program to create a fairer playing field for those applying for work, ensuring they get the best opportunities regardless of their background. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today welcomed the program, which aims..

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced Iramoo Primary School will receive funding to purchase new musical equipment. Grants of up to $5000 have been awarded to 43 Victorian schools under Round One of the Musical Instrument Grants program. Iramoo Primary School has a well..

A new pilot to help at-risk students stay in school gets underway in the western suburbs of Melbourne today. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas and Member for Tarneit, Telmo Languiller today announced the organisations that will run the Western Melbourne pilot. Lead by Anglicare Victoria,..

Students from across Werribee will get their hands on 3D printers, Oculus virtual reality devices and iPad-driven robots, as part of this year’s Education Week. Over the next week Werribee schools will also open their doors to the local community to showcase how they are..

Tuesday night’s Federal Budget was a bitter pill to swallow for Werribee students and their families. The Department of Education has undertaken an analysis to outline the impact of the Turnbull Government’s cuts to education announced in this Budget, including its shameful decision to walk..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I am thrilled to inform the house of several vital school projects listed in the 2016 budget that will benefit my Werribee electorate. Manor Lakes P–12 College will finally be able to complete the build of its school, with $10.9 million allocated for construction..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the achievements of the Andrews Labor government in delivering the infrastructure that Victoria needs. It may have escaped the attention of those opposite that last week I brought down a budget — a trifling matter involving $60 billion..

The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Jobs Victoria Employment Network (JVEN), which will help disadvantaged Victorians find meaningful work and stay employed. Round one of JVEN will provide $25 million worth of grants to specialist employment providers, to help them connect disadvantaged jobseekers with..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I want to talk about the budget; I really want to talk about the budget. I rise to update the house on the achievements of the Andrews Labor government in delivering economic growth to all Victorians. Last week I delivered the Andrews Labor..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the achievements of the Andrews Labor government in securing the finances of our state. Last week the government brought down the 2016–17 budget, which showed surpluses of $9.2 billion over the forward estimates period. Net debt is..

The final stage of Manor Lakes College will be completed, with the Andrews Labor Government providing in $10.9 million funding. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the funding as part of the Victorian Budget 2016/17. The completed college will give local parents and families..

Wyndham resident will spend less time stuck in traffic with a significant investment to reduce congestion and boost safety on Dohertys Road. The Andrews Labor Government is investing $52 million in the Victorian Budget 2016/17 to upgrade Dohertys Road, between Fitzgerald Road and Grieve Parade,..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In the past 12 months, we have seen green shoots of growth develop into a momentum of economic success across Victoria. Prudent management of the state’s finances — combined with carefully developed, strategic investments —..