Today Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the announcement from the Premier and Deputy Premier that the Victorian Budget 2020/21 will include $868.6 million to ensure Victorians have the mental health support they need as we get on with fixing a broken system. This includes..
MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:12): Figures released this week show that consumer and business confidence is roaring back in Victoria. This confidence reflects the community’s understanding that Victoria is getting the virus under control, thanks to the good..
MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:36): I recently had the pleasure of showing the Premier and the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change around the fantastic Werribee Open Range Zoo, although I suspect it was not their first..
Every Victorian child attending a funded kindergarten program in Werribee will get the most out of their learning and development with the final stage of the $160 million Australian-first School Readiness Funding rolling out. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has announced 32 early childhood services..
The Victorian Government is continuing to support veterans and their families in Werribee, with the latest round of support grants. Minister for Veterans Shaun Leane and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the successful recipients from three separate veterans’ grants programs, delivering 62 projects..
Early childhood services in Werribee will get a funding boost to support children participate in kinder during Term 4 and get ready for school. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced 32 kinders in Werribee are part of the more than 1700 state-wide that will..
The $84 million expansion of Werribee Zoo into Australia’s Premier Open Range Zoo will provide a significant boost for the local economy including the creation of 350 jobs, including 90 direct jobs. The funding announced today will be used to expand the zoo over the..
With growing volumes of beverage containers Victorians can continue to dispose of their bottles knowing that soon there will be a 10 cent refund for aluminium, glass and plastic drink containers returned for recycling. Before the scheme rolls out, Victorians are encouraged have their say..
Wyndham Community & Education Centre in Werribee been nominated for their outstanding work in supporting learners to establish pathways for themselves into further education, employment or volunteer roles. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today congratulated the Wyndham Community & Education Centre for being nominated for..
The Victorian Government’s CALD Communities Taskforce is supporting Victoria’s multicultural seniors in Werribee to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence has announced that $2.1 million will be made available to multicultural seniors’ groups through the Coronavirus Support for Multicultural..
The Victorian Government is delivering on its promise to reinvest boating fees directly back into the industry, with a new dedicated fund set to invest millions of dollars back into boating each year. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced four additional grants have been..
MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Coordination of Treasury and Finance: COVID-19) (13:24): There is an intrinsic link between the health of one’s people and the health of the economy. The mounting evidence around the world is..
The Better Boating Fund will ensure every cent of the approximately $30 million of boat licensing and registration fees collected each year goes towards improving boating for all Victorians. Legislation introduced into Parliament will create the Fund, which will be dedicated to priorities including recreational..
Victorian students with disability will receive extra support to transition from their final year of education into post-schooling pathways, thanks to a Victorian Government investment into their future. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that specialist schools will receive $750 for each final year..
Little River residents will be reunited under the same set of restrictions, with the border between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria adjusted to go around the community instead of through it. A change would be made to the Chief Health Officer’s directions from 11:59pm on..
The Victorian Government is delivering on an election commitment by supporting multicultural media outlets with new equipment and ensuring communities – including in Werribee – remain informed and engaged. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced WYNFM Community Radio..
Mr PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Coordination of Treasury and Finance: COVID-19) (09:49): I rise to acknowledge the thousands of families in my electorate of Werribee who stepped up to help stop this deadly spread of coronavirus…
The Victorian Government is helping Wyndham Diwali Incorporated celebrate culture and hold their event in a COVID-safe way for all of Wyndham to enjoy. It is one of dozens of activities to be supported through the Government’s Multicultural Festivals and Events program, encouraging 148 community..