MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:36): I recently had the pleasure of showing the Premier and the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change around the fantastic Werribee Open Range Zoo, although I suspect it was not their first visit there. Whilst it is always great to visit this world-class zoo in the heart of Melbourne’s west, this time was perhaps even better as the Premier, minister and I announced that the upcoming budget will deliver $84 million to upgrade and transform the zoo. This funding will create a new elephant sanctuary, the future home of Melbourne’s elephant herd, increasing their space to roam freely to an amazing 22 hectares above the existing 2 hectares of space that they currently have. Visitors will enjoy a sky safari gondola with a unique view of the African wildlife as they roam the flat plains of Werribee. The treetop view for visitors will take in the superb outlook of the K Road Cliffs beyond the Werribee River and out to the You Yangs mountain range. This redevelopment will trigger a huge boost to tourism to Werribee, while creating jobs and boosting the local economy. The expansion of the Werribee zoo will create around 350 jobs, is expected to increase the number of visitors and tourists to 1 million annually and will contribute over $17.8 million annually to Victoria’s economy. I said last week, and I will say it again, I am sure that this investment by the Andrews Labor government will be a roaring success.