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Regional Jobs Grow As Unemployment Falls To Record Low

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 –..

Victoria Scores Stadium Upgrades For World Cup

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..

Boosting UK Exports Grows Victorian Jobs

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..

Apprenticeships Taskforce Improving Safety And Fairness At Work

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..

Support Extended For Victims Of Home Builder Collapses

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..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS LIFEBLOOD

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..

New Board Member For Infrastructure Victoria

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..

Fairness In Payroll Tax For Non-Government Schools

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..

Building Global Links To Grow Digital Healthcare

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting one of the world’s leading hospitals to work with Victorian university, healthcare and medical research leaders to boost digital healthcare for patients across the state. The Labor Government, Monash University, Monash Health and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have..

GRANTS TO SUPPORT GENDER EQUALITY IN WERRIBEE

The Werribee community will benefit from an investment in grassroots community projects which support and empower women and improve gender equality. The Andrews Labor Government has announced that 44 community and women’s organisations have received a share of $400,000 in grants for activities which focus..

MELBOURNE’S EVENT SCENE RECEIVES MAJOR FUNDING BOOST

Werribee will be attracting more visitors, and boosting local jobs and the economy, with the Victorian Government investing $24,500 to help deliver Dussehra West 2023 in Wyndham Vale. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today welcomed confirmation that the event will proceed in October, thanks to..

BETTER FACILITIES FOR WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

Students in Werribee will have better school environments to learn and succeed in, with the Andrews Labor Government funding key maintenance projects at schools right across the state. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that schools in Werribee are among more than 350 Victorian schools..

TRANSFORMING TODAY’S WASTE INTO TOMORROW’S ENERGY

A landmark investment by the Andrews Labor Government will boost Victoria’s bioenergy capacity with 24 projects across the state receiving funding to create renewable energy from organic waste that would otherwise end up in landfill. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced successful applicants for..

Canadian Clean Energy Innovator Picks Melbourne

The Andrews Labor Government is championing advanced technology innovation and attracting international companies looking to expand in the Asia Pacific – the latest, a Canadian renewable energy leader. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today announced that Hydrostor will set up its regional headquarters..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: BUDGET 2023–24

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (14:11): I am excited about the news that 26,000 small businesses will benefit from payroll tax changes are that were announced in last month’s budget. That is around 60 per cent of all current..

Regional Jobs Up, Unemployment Falls To Near Record Low

Jobs have grown again in regional Victoria and the regional unemployment rate has dropped to a near record low, underscoring the strength of the state’s economic resurgence. Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that more than 3,900 Victorians found work in regional Victoria..

More Singaporean Companies Eye Innovative Victoria

Victoria is leading all states in attracting high-growth Singaporean businesses that create jobs and boost innovation – and Melbourne will now host a leading accelerator program to continue the trend. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today announced that Melbourne will host the Singapore-Australia..

Jobs Surge: Record Number Of Victorians In Work

Victoria has achieved a new jobs record with more Victorians in work than ever before. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that almost 27,000 people started a new job in May, bringing the total number of people in employment across the state to an..