Mr Xavier Rimmer has been appointed as Victoria’s Parliamentary Budget Officer. The Victorian Parliament’s multi-party Public Accounts and Estimates Committee recommended Mr Rimmer’s appointment for a five-year term. Mr Rimmer joined the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) as Director of Policy Analysis and Advice in 2018 –..

The Allan Labor Government is supporting the growth of women’s participation in trades and tech, encouraging teenagers to pursue dedicated education streams to build a career in the burgeoning sectors. Minister for Industrial Relations Tim Pallas today visited the Northern College of the Arts &..

The Victorian economy is growing strongly and providing jobs for workers with more than 130,000 Victorians joining the workforce over the past 12 months – the best performance in the country. The state’s 2022-23 Annual Financial Report published today reveals the resilience of the Victorian..

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:40): I rise to celebrate the recent official opening of the new off-leash dog park on Levittown Rise in my electorate of Werribee. The new park is part of the government’s $5 million..

More unoccupied Victorian properties will be put up for rent and vacant land developed to build new homes – boosting housing supply and affordability across Victoria. Legislation to be introduced to the Victorian Parliament this week will provide a financial incentive for owners to rent..

The Andrews Labor Government has delivered 31 new off-leash dog parks across Melbourne and regional Victoria, creating more space for our four-legged friends to run and play. Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt officially opened Levittown Rise dog park in Werribee today – the final dog..

The Andrews Labor Government today released its landmark package to boost housing supply and affordability in Victoria – representing the biggest shake-up to planning and housing reform in generations. Victoria is growing. We’re the fastest growing state in Australia, with our population set to hit..

The Andrews Labor Government is backing international students and the ongoing strength of the economy, hosting the first-ever Careers Fair targeted at international students in Melbourne. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today visited the Study Melbourne International Student Careers Fair, co-organised with SEEK..

A Victorian insurance repair company will create 25 new jobs and establish a new Geelong base, backed by a strategic fund created by the Andrews Labor Government and leading super funds Aware Super and Spirit Super. Since its 2020 launch, the $250 million Victorian Business..

Victoria’s strong economy is providing opportunities for workers and confidence for businesses looking to grow as the state today recorded the lowest unemployment rate in the country. There are more than 3.65 million Victorians in work and the unemployment rate in August fell to 3.5 per..

The Andrews Labor Government has officially announced the opening of the Stronger Fishing Clubs Grant Program, welcoming angling clubs and associations around Werribee to apply for grants of up to $10,000. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said the grants are available under the $1.2 million..

Young people in Werribee will showcase their talents in this month’s Youth Fest, supported by the Andrews Labor Government. Local member for Werribee Tim Pallas said the Werribee’s youth focused calendar of events will celebrate creativity and wonder with four youth-led events and activities by..

The Andrews Labor Government has today confirmed the reappointment of Mr Andrew Greaves as Victoria’s Auditor-General. The appointment was recommended by the Victorian Parliament’s multi-party Public Accounts and Estimates Committee. The Auditor-General is an independent officer of the Parliament with responsibilities for auditing public sector..

A multinational artificial intelligence (AI) company is scaling up its operations in Melbourne, attracted by Victoria’s tech talent pool and innovation ecosystem. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today announced the expansion of Fractal, a global provider of AI and advanced analytics solutions to..

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (09:36): I rise to update the house on the marvellous efforts of the Werribee Tigers in the 2023 VFL season. The Werribee Football Club has a rich history, and the club..

Wyndham residents are getting behind the regional rail operator V/Line as it celebrates 40 years of getting Victorians where they need to go – marking a major milestone for the regional rail operator. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas congratulated the rail operator on this milestone..

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more casual and contract workers access sick and carer’s pay, increasing the number of jobs covered by the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee and extending the pilot until March 2025. More than 400 new jobs are now eligible for the..

Regional unemployment in Victoria has plunged to an unprecedented low as jobs continue to grow in towns and cities across the state. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows Victoria’s regional unemployment rate fell to 2.4 per cent in July – the lowest in the..