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..

International students at participating education providers will be able to experience the best of Victoria at a fraction of the cost thanks to a new travel pass that underlines our standing as Australia’s top study destination. Helping reduce cost of living pressures and encouraging students..

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (09:43): I rise to update the house on my recent involvement with the Wyndham Youth Civic Participation Project this week at Parliament. I was joined by my colleagues the members for..

Victoria led the country in creating new jobs in July – and was number one over the past 12 months – as the state’s sustained economic recovery produces dividends for families. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures shows almost 150,000 Victorians found work over the..

Young leaders from Australia and around the world will come together with global entertainers in a major event in Melbourne to fast-track action on issues such as poverty and climate change. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today announced Melbourne will host a Global..

A Spanish company helping to drive the take-up of electric cars has established its Australian and New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne, attracted by Victoria’s innovation culture and advanced tech workforce. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today announced the opening of the Wallbox operation..

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (14:26): The Andrews Labor government knows that there are challenges facing Victorians in dealing with the inflation that is peaking right across the globe and making it harder for families to..

TIM PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (09:37): I rise to pay tribute to and to celebrate two outstanding representatives of Wyndham, Cr Heather Marcus and Dr John Pasco, who have both greatly contributed to the wellbeing of our local..

The Andrews Labor Government’s Wage Inspectorate has helped workers reclaim more than $1 million in unpaid long service leave entitlements over 12 months, holding unscrupulous employers to account. Some 1,400 workers received lost entitlements in 2022-23, with one person recovering more than $20,000. The Labor..

Victorians have been encouraged to go online to find out if they are among thousands of people with a claim on a pool of unclaimed money topping $109 million. The State Revenue Office (SRO) holds records of money that remain unclaimed after 12 months including..

Sustained jobs growth has pushed Victoria’s regional unemployment rate to a new record low, bolstering local communities and providing confidence across the state. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) labour force figures released today show Victoria’s regional unemployment rate has fallen to 2.8 per cent –..

Sporting fans and athletes can now enjoy upgraded infrastructure and facilities at AAMI Park, thanks to a $25 million investment from the Andrews Labor Government. The upgrades have been completed ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup which kicks off in two weeks across Australia..

The Andrews Labor Government is working with the Australian British Chamber of Commerce and the British Consulate to help Victorian businesses win new job-generating contracts in the United Kingdom. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today launched Doing Business in the UK – A Guide..

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure more apprentices are supported at work, with a new taskforce established to boost fairness and safety across Victoria. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney and Minister for Industrial Relations Tim Pallas today announced the first members of..

The Andrews Labor Government will extend the Porter Davis support scheme to other clients of collapsed builders who were left significantly out of pocket due to the actions of their builders. Several hundred additional families may be eligible for one-off support payments after their builder..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (10:14): I rise to acknowledge to the house the incredible efforts of Lifeblood Red Cross in my electorate in Werribee. Last Wednesday was World Blood Donor Day, and I recently visited..

The Andrews Labor Government has appointed respected construction industry leader Rebecca Casson as an independent director of the Infrastructure Victoria board. Infrastructure Victoria is an independent advisory body that prepares Victoria’s 30-year infrastructure strategy, advises the Government on specific infrastructure matters and publishes research on..

Victoria’s highest-fee non-government schools will be subject to new payroll tax provisions that will bring them into line with government schools from next year. Every government school in Victoria pays payroll tax – and high-fee non-government schools will also contribute – with the threshold set..