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MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ENERGY POLICY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:36): I think I will take this as the Minister for Economic Growth if I can, because I am very excited that I can announce that last month I partnered with RayGen Resources..

Victoria Welcomes New Consulate General Of France

The Allan Labor Government and French relations will strengthen with the opening of a new Consulate General in Melbourne, providing an important foundation for deeper economic ties with a key European partner. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today welcomed the announcement of the new..

Creating More New Jobs For Regional Victorians

Regional Victoria continues to create new jobs under the Allan Labor Government, with several thousand created last month. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) regional labour force data, released yesterday, shows that another 6,700 people in regional Victoria found jobs in the past month. Reflecting..

BETTER TRANSPORT AND A NEW SCHOOL FOR WERRIBEE

The Allan Labor Government is investing in a suite of new infrastructure projects in Werribee to ensure more families have access to essential services close to home. Werribee will benefit from nearly $130 million worth of projects funded through the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC)..

Supporting Our Fastest Growing Communities

The Allan Labor Government is supporting Victorian families with the critical infrastructure that makes our fastest growing suburbs better places to live – like new schools, health services, public transport and road upgrades. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny were at Whittlesea..

Victorians’ Chance To Apply For Unclaimed Money

The Allan Labor Government is encouraging the thousands of Victorians who are eligible for a surprise windfall to search the State Revenue Office’s register and apply for their share of the unclaimed money. Every year millions of dollars end up in the Victorian Unclaimed Money..

Backing New Renewable Energy Technology

The Allan Labor Government is supporting Victoria’s transition to clean energy – backing  an innovative solar and thermal water-based energy storage solution. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced a $20 million investment in RayGen Resources which has developed photovoltaic solar modules that generate..

More Victorians In Jobs Than Ever Before

Job numbers under the Allan Labor Government have reached a record high, with Victoria’s strong economy enabling state businesses to continue to create more new jobs. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows an additional 5,800 Victorians found jobs in March, propelling the total working..

Sky’s The Limit For The Future Of Sustainable Air Travel

An Australian-first electric aircraft development centre will be established in Gippsland as the Allan Labor Government backs our local aviation and clean energy sectors to create highly skilled jobs and decarbonise aviation. The Government today officially opened Dovetail Electric Aviation’s Development Centre in the Latrobe..

Regional Jobs Growth In Victoria Highest In The Nation

The number of new jobs created in regional Victoria has grown again and Victoria’s regional unemployment rate remains the lowest in country at 3.5 per cent, reflecting the strength of the state’s economy. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ regional labour force data, released today, shows..

Helping International Students Thrive Away From Home

More international students in Victoria will be supported to thrive away from home thanks to an Allan Labor Government investment. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced the next round of recipients under the Labor Government’s Study Melbourne Inclusion Program, with 13 projects receiving..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: LAND TRANSFER DUTY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:20): I rise with great excitement really to talk about the landmark stamp duty reform for commercial and industrial property undertaken by the Allan Labor government and leading the nation. Removing up-front..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: YOUTH HOUSING

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:44): I rise to update the house and celebrate the official opening of youth accommodation in my electorate. This project has been delivered in partnership with the Melbourne City Mission under the..

Strong Economy Driving Nation-Leading Jobs Growth

Victoria’s title as the number one state for jobs creation has been retained, with the Allan Labor Government recording the largest jobs growth in the country last month. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) results released today showed that an extra 29,300 Victorians found jobs in..

Stamp Duty Reforms To Back Victorian Businesses

The Allan Labor Government is delivering a fairer go for Victorian businesses by abolishing stamp duty on Victorian commercial and industrial properties, with new legislation to be introduced to Parliament today. The Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Bill 2024 will transform commercial property tax by..

Statement From The Treasurer

The Premier of New South Wales doesn’t understand the GST system – not a dollar of NSW GST is going to Victoria. Victoria has subsidised other states, not the other way around. We have paid more into the GST pool than we’ve received every year..

A Growing Economy And More Jobs For Victorians

The Allan Labor Government is getting more Victorians into work and boosting the state’s economy – with the Mid-Year Financial Report reporting a strong labour market and a growing economy. Published today, the Mid-Year Financial Report shows that 124,000 Victorians secured employment in the 12 months to..

Helping Small Businesses Close The Gender Pay Gap

The Allan Labor Government has marked International Women’s Day with the release of a new toolkit to help small businesses close the gender pay gap. The Pay Equality Toolkit, developed by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission with funding from the Labor Government,..