International students are flocking to Victoria and Melbourne – Australia’s best student city – injecting energy, boosting the economy and providing a ready supply of workers for jobs. Department of Home Affairs data shows since international borders reopened in December 2021, the number of student..

Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) labour force figures show that 62,000 Victorians found work last month, boosting the total number of jobs created since September 2020 to more than 420,000. The monthly increase in jobs was the largest in the country and four times..

Hundreds more patients in Melbourne’s west will get the elective surgery they need sooner – thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.5 billion COVID Catch Up Plan. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the newly opened Werribee Rapid Access Hub..

A snapshot of the state’s finances shows Victoria is in sound shape as the economy continues a sustained recovery from the effects of the global pandemic that is growing jobs and underpinning confidence. Victoria’s Mid-Year Financial Report, published today, reveals a resilient state that recorded..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (09:40): In recognition of International Women’s Day on 8 March, I rise to acknowledge the contribution of two exemplary women in my electorate of Werribee. This year’s theme is about embracing equity. Christine..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (14:23): It gives me great pleasure to be here again. I rise to update the house on how Victoria’s international collaboration with India is going from strength to strength, underpinned by..

Victorians will get a glimpse into the future of flying at the Australian International Airshow this week, with cutting-edge electric aircraft, aerial taxis and cargo drones part of an Andrews Labor Government display. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today launched the Government’s Advanced..

Victoria’s economy is the strongest in the nation with the state leading all-comers in a key economic indicator – state final demand – in the December quarter and over the year. Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) results show that Victoria’s growth in final demand..

Mr PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (09:42): I acknowledge to the house the late Peter Parry, who was a CFA life member of Hoppers Crossing fire brigade in my electorate. Peter passed away just after Christmas following..

Grassroots sports and active recreation clubs and organisations across Werribee are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications have opened for the Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of the Sporting Club..

The Victorian Government is continuing to provide local Werribee residents with more primary care options with the Werribee Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC) now up and running. The GP-led centre is now accepting both bookings and walk-ins and is well equipped to handle a range..

The Victorian Government is backing more women and girls in Werribee to get involved in community sport and recreation. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications for the 2022-23 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program had opened. Offered through the Office for Women..

The Victorian Government is getting on with helping Aboriginal Victorians in Werribee, get on the park and into more sport and active recreation through the next round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encourages the Victorian Aboriginal community to..

MR PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (14:56): Normally I would come into this place and I would extol the virtues of the responsible fiscal management of the Andrews Labor government. I would spend a fair bit of time..

Global demand for Victorian beverages is exploding, with local distilleries and drinks producers taking advantage of new trade opportunities with support from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today visited Starward Distillery in Fishermans Bend where the company’s expert distillers..

MR PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (09:35): I rise to update the house about the significant investment by the Andrews government into children’s education in my electorate of Werribee. Our government is ahead of schedule in opening..

Werribee’s creative professionals with big ideas to transform their practice and build their skills and careers are invited to apply for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s creative R&D program, the Creators Fund. The fund, which aligns with grants in the medical, science and..

The Andrews Labor Government is ramping up its support of country and outer metropolitan football and netball clubs with $2.5 million worth of grants to back clubs and help communities like Wyndham boost their home ground advantage through the 2022-23 Country Football and Netball Program…