MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (14:33): I rise to update the house on the economic and state-shaping benefits of the Suburban Rail Loop. The SRL will transform our transport network, it will alleviate congestion, it will..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (09:35): I rise to acknowledge to the house the great work of my community and environmental activists of the Werribee River Association. The Werribee River, or Weariby Yallock as the Wadawurrung..

The Andrews Labor Government is slashing costs for new drivers and their families across Werribee with the abolition of learner and probationary license fees, as well as online testing fees. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has said aspiring L-platers will save up to $51.40 in..

The Andrews Labor Government is holding a landmark festival of pride events throughout Victoria this summer to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) Victorians. Minister for Equality Harriet Shing launched Victoria’s Pride – an annual celebration across the state..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (14:27): It gives me great pleasure to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s efforts to grow the Victorian economy and the outstanding success that is our economic track record…

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring injured, sick and orphaned wildlife get the help they need, with a funding boost to support wildlife rescue volunteers. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications for the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants are open, with $230,000 available to support..

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to invest in the people and ideas at the heart of the state’s creative industries, with a new fund to help bring projects from Werribee to life. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today invited Werribee independent creatives to apply..

The Andrews Labor Government has recruited hundreds of new paramedics this year – delivering another boost to our health system and helping our ambulance services meet the record levels of demand being seen Australia-wide. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that three paramedics have joined..

Heathdale Christian College and Suzanne Cory High School students have been recognised alongside the state’s best performing VCE students in the Premier’s VCE Awards. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas congratulated Amy Birds, Hope Kaczynski, Jiayi Gu and Nidhi Anand, on their outstanding achievement. Amy Birds,..

Victoria’s economy is the best performing in the nation overall, including leading all states and territories on relative unemployment and retail trade, according to the CommSec State of the States Report released today. Victoria has the strongest jobs market, the quarterly report found, following recent Australian..

Victoria’s sustained economic recovery is providing new jobs across the state with regional unemployment now the lowest in the nation, new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures reveal. The regional unemployment rate dropped to 3.2 per cent in the three months to June, down 0.3..

Victorians in Werribee who work in casual or other insecure jobs will no longer be forced to choose between a day’s pay and looking after their health, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee. An Australian-first, the $245.6 million scheme will transform..

The Andrews Labor Government is backing the creative workers who power Victoria’s creative industries with the largest ever round of the ground-breaking Creators Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that Fatima Measham and John McCormick were successful recipients of the 2022 round of the..

Two bridges in the City of Wyndham have been given official names to make it easier for them to be located by emergency services. The bridges have been named after community members – with Ballan Road bridge over the Geelong line now called George Scolaro..

All Victorian households can now claim the state’s flagship cost of living support measure, a $250 bill-busting Power Saving Bonus, just by visiting the Victorian Energy Compare price comparison website or engaging with a community outreach partner. The Victorian Government understands the cost of living..

Communities across Victoria are encouraged to have their say in naming the new schools opening in their area in 2023, as consultation on the new names for 13 new schools the Andrews Labor Government is opening in 2023 gets underway. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas..

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 had opened for the Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of the Sporting Club..

The Victorian Government is providing a major funding boost to volunteers and young people across the state, including in Werribee to help them protect and restore the natural environment in our area. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said the 2022 Victorian Landcare Grants and the..