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MINISTERS STATEMENTS: EMPLOYMENT

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:29): I recently had the great privilege and honour of attending the official opening of Metcash’s new distribution centre in Truganina, with the member for Kororoit – a $90 million facility that will..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: ISON ROAD, WERRIBEE

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (13:31): I rise to update the house on a very exciting development at the Ison Road rail overpass bridge in the great community of Werribee. Recently the large beams for the overpass..

NEW FUNDING IN ROUND TWO OF GREEN LINKS GRANT PROGRAM

The Allan Labor Government is enhancing Victoria’s local waterways with projects that protect the environment and create more green open spaces for the community to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Minister for Water Harriet Shing recently opened the second round of the Green..

GRANTS TO UPGRADE OUR COMMUNITY SPORT FACILITIES

The Allan Labor Government is investing millions across the state to upgrade and build new local sports facilities. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP announced that applications are now open for the 2024/25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. Through the 2024/25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, metropolitan..

FUNDING BOOST FOR LITTLE RIVER EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer emergency services organisations in Little River have received a funding boost to support their ongoing service to the local community as part of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants. Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes has announced the 2024-25 VESEP grant recipients..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:27): We on this side of the house believe that more homes means more opportunity, and that is why the Allan Labor government is slashing stamp duty on off-the-plan apartments, units and..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WYNDHAM COMMUNITY & EDUCATION CENTRE

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (13:50): It was my privilege to join the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Wyndham Community & Education Centre recently in my electorate. The centre is one of Victoria’s largest adult and community..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WERRIBEE FOOTBALL CLUB

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (10:03): I am a very proud local member standing here to celebrate the success of the Werribee Football Club, VFL premiers for season 2024. The Werribee Tigers held off the Southport Sharks..

1,700 MORE KINDER PLACES ON SCHOOL SITES

Busy Victorian families will save time and avoid the dreaded double drop off thanks to the Allan Labor Government, with 11 more kinders set to open at government schools in 2026 and 2027. Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced..

MULTICULTURAL MEDIA GRANTS NOW OPEN

The Allan Labor Government is supporting multicultural media organisations to continue their critical role reflecting the diverse voices, stories and experiences of Victorian communities and providing access to essential information. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced grants of..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ECONOMY

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:31): It really gives me great pleasure to update the house on the state’s stellar jobs growth. More than 862,000 new jobs have been created since the Labor government was elected in..

GET ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS

HELPING BUSY FAMILIES COVER THE COSTS OF KIDS SPORT IN WERRIBEE The Allan Labor Government is helping busy Werribee families with the cost of living and making sure more kids get the opportunity to play the sport they love, with another round of $200 sport..

CELEBRATING VICTORIA’S EXPORT CHAMPIONS

Victoria’s top exporters have been celebrated at the 45th Governor of Victoria Export Awards, with 14 businesses taking out top honours for championing homegrown products and services on the global stage. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas last week joined the Governor of Victoria, Professor..

GLOBAL TECH COMPANY TO CREATE LOCAL VICTORIAN JOBS

The Allan Labor Government is creating highly skilled jobs and boosting the state’s technology sector by partnering with a global tech company to scale up operations in Victoria. In Delhi today, Premier Jacinta Allan announced that Sonata Software, a global tech company, will establish its..

WERRIBEE SCHOOLS TO TICK OFF MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

Schools in Werribee are receiving a boost to essential maintenance projects, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced schools in the area are among 59 to share in over $20 million in funding for 62 maintenance projects under the Planned..

INTERNATIONAL CREDIT RATING REAFFIRMS STRONG ECONOMY

The Allan Labor Government today welcomed Victoria’s AA+ credit rating by international credit agency, Fitch Ratings. The Fitch rating affirms a stable outlook for Victoria and states our ‘strong and diverse economy’ will support a continued recovery in the state’s fiscal position, following the challenges..

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..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (10:06): I was very pleased to join local construction workers at Ison Road in Werribee last week to celebrate the launch of Victoria’s Building Equitable Futures Strategy. The Allan Labor government is..