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VICTORIA SAYS NO TO CAPS, YES TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Victoria will continue to be Australia’s number one destination for students, as the Allan Labor Government launches a fund to help more Victorian universities and TAFEs take their education offering to the world. In Delhi today – following the announcement of an expanded partnership between..

FALCONS FLYING HIGH ON THE BIG SCREEN

Fans of Wyndham Vale Falcons Football Club and Wyndham Vale Cricket Club can keep up with all the latest action, thanks to a new LED scoreboard at their home ground at Wyndham Vale South Reserve. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today joined Wyndham City Council..

GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE THE FACTS THEY NEED TO STOP VAPING

The Allan Labor Government is backing a new initiative that will see local councils, universities, sporting clubs and community organisations join forces to help stop young people vaping. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced a $2 million investment to deliver workshops, community events, and develop..

MORE SUPPORT ON THE WAY FOR VICTORIA’S TINY TOWNS

Big things are coming to Victoria’s tiniest towns with new support through the Allan Labor Government’s Tiny Towns Fund set to make our smallest communities even better places to live, work and visit. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today welcomed the announcement that Round 2..

PLANNING FOR NEW KINDERS IN WERRIBEE

Good News Lutheran College can start planning for new kinder facilities in Werribee, thanks to a grant from the Allan Labor Government. Member for Werribee announced that Good News Lutheran College will receive $150,000 as part of the Building Blocks Planning grants. Good News Lutheran..

MORE PARKS FOR PUPS ACROSS VICTORIA

The Allan Labor Government is investing $5 million to build 16 new or upgraded dog parks across the state, providing Victorians and their fury friends more green open spaces to enjoy close to home. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging local councils to put..

Bigger, Better Werribee Mercy ED Another Step Closer

The Allan Labor Government is getting on with delivering world-class healthcare for families in Melbourne’s west, with main works now underway on the critical expansion of Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department. Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas today turned the first sod on the massive..

Connecting Victorian Producers To Global Markets

The Allan Labor Government is backing regional farmers and food and beverage businesses to increase their exports and explore new markets by partnering with the Albanese Labor Government. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced the establishment of trade managers in Barwon South West, Grampians,..

Record Number Of Victorians In Jobs

Job numbers under the Allan Labor Government continue to grow, as Victoria’s healthy economy sees more workers securing employment across the state. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released today shows that over 26,000 Victorians found jobs in July, propelling total employment to a record..

Giving Sexual Harassment Victim-Survivors A Voice

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) were meant to protect trade secrets. These days, too often, they’re being used to silence victims of sexual harassment. These victims – overwhelmingly women – are being asked to sign these agreements, as part of their settlement. What is actually being bought..

Boosting Crucial Capital For Victorian Startups

The Allan Labor Government is backing Victorian startups – with support for new investment funds to inject more resources into good startups. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas last night attended the Victorian Startup Gala and announced a $2.4 million investment into eight new Venture..

MASSIVE BOOST FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN WERRIBEE

The Allan Labor Government is ensuring that every Victorian student can learn in the best facilities – with dozens of local, low-fee Catholic schools to receive funding to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities, including in Werribee. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Our Lady..

New Research Protecting Victorians From Poor Air Quality

The Allan Labor Government is making sure Victorians are protected from airborne infections, pollution, bushfire smoke and a changing climate with support for a new research project. Minister for Medical Research Ben Carroll today announced Burnet Institute will deliver the Pathway to Clean Indoor Air..

FREE DENTAL CARE FOR MORE THAN 100,000 VICTORIAN KIDS

The Allan Labor Government’s Smile Squad program has now delivered free dental care to more than 100,000 students – helping thousands of parents save time and money and keeping Victorian kids happy and healthy. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is happy to celebrate the successful..

12,000 WOMEN AND GIRLS MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD ON PAIN

Thousands of women and girls across the state have shared their personal experiences of pain and its management to help shape the way we deliver treatment, care and support for women in Victoria. With one week to go until the survey closes, we’re calling on..

BACKING MORE FIRST NATIONS BUSINESSES IN WERRIBEE

The Allan Labor Government is supporting First Nations businesses in Werribee to grow and upskill with the announcement of the new Victorian Aboriginal Business Investment Program. Minister for Employment Vicki Ward recently visited Djaara’s DUMAWUL Cultural Tourism and Creative Arts Hub in Bendigo to announce..

Promoting Victoria’s Economy On The World Stage

Treasurer and Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas has embarked on an intensive two-week trip to North America to promote Victoria’s robust economy, trade and investment opportunities. The Treasurer is travelling to the United States and Canada to engage with key investors and government counterparts in..

Making More Life-Saving Medical Products Market Ready

The Allan Labor Government is supporting medical technology startups and scaleups to get their life-saving products into hospitals sooner – with new grants making it easier and more accessible for startups to enter the market. Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins today visited Melbourne-based medtech..