Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) (11:32:23) — I rise to update the house on the strength of the Victorian economy. Recent state accounts data shows that in the 2016–17 financial year Victoria had the highest gross state product growth of all the states, well above anything achieved under the..

Not content with repeatedly short-changing Victorians on infrastructure funding, a desperate Malcolm Turnbull is now sending even more money to his home town of Sydney. Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas today slammed the Turnbull Government after reports it would fund a $100 million transport hub in..

Victoria has experienced more than two consecutive years of above trend growth, according to the ANZ Stateometer Report released today. Housing, labour and trade were all positive contributors to Victoria’s economy in the September quarter, with population growth fuelling strong demand for housing. The report..

Hundreds of local students attending Catholic and independent schools in Werribee will benefit from better facilities and new and upgraded classrooms, thanks to the Victorian Government. Tim Pallas Member for Werribee, today announced that St Andrew’s Primary School and MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Werribee..

Matthew Guy and the Liberals planned ‘Commission of Audit’ will once again see funding ripped out of the Werribee electorate’s schools, hospitals, transport and other services if they win the next election A recent media report states: “If Matthew Guy wins the election and becomes..

New jobs are allowing locals in growing Wyndham communities to work closer to where they live, new data shows. Fresh census data shows Wyndham is in the middle of an employment boom, with local jobs growing 44 per cent from 2011 to 2016. The data..

Emergency Services in Werribee are receiving a welcome funding boost, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino recently announced the outcome of the 2017-18 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, delivering grants to 300 successful applicants. Successful services winning grants in..

Victoria’s economy leads the nation with gross state product for 2016-17 growing 3.3 per cent in real terms, the highest growth of all Australian states. Victoria’s State Final Demand was the strongest in the nation at 3.9 per cent – a direct reflection of the..

The Andrews Labor Government is helping communities honour the sacrifice of our veterans, and giving their families the support they deserve. Tim Pallas MP today announced new ways the Labor Government is honouring the legacy of Werribee veterans, and giving their families new opportunities to..

Victoria’s unemployment rate has dropped to 5.7 per cent – the biggest drop in the nation – and is now the second lowest in Australia. Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force data released today shows that, over the year to October 2017, Victoria’s full-time employment..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) (11:18:43) — I rise to update the house on the outstanding work of the Victorian public service and how it is creating jobs and helping grow the Victorian economy. As we know Victoria is the best performing of all the states: state final demand..

The first official financial report for the 2017-18 financial year shows Victoria’s economy is strong and growing, with a quarterly operating surplus of more than half a billion dollars. The 2017-18 Quarterly Financial Report No. 1, tabled in Parliament today by Treasurer Tim Pallas, shows Victoria’s economy..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) (14:32:18) — It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of the matter of public importance because, quite frankly, the Andrews government is instituting a real change to make housing more affordable for first home buyers and also to make renting fair. Importantly,..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) (14:18:03) — I have great pleasure to rise to update the house about the progress of the Andrews government’s reforms to support first home owners to get into the market — and it is working. We have made very clear where we stand when it..

New figures show that more than 800,000 Victorians have no idea they have an unexpected windfall of unclaimed money being held by the State Revenue Office (SRO). Tens of millions of dollars are waiting to be claimed, ranging from $20 all the way up to..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) (09:45:42) — I am delighted to inform the house that recently I joined the outstanding Minister for Education to turn the sod to commence construction of Wyndham Tech School on Victoria University’s Werribee campus. Wyndham Tech School will mean so much for students, teachers..

The latest building approvals and international trade data shows Victoria’s dynamic economy continues to generate robust business activity across the state. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released today shows Victoria experienced the largest growth in September among all mainland states for..

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting Victoria’s skilled workforce by lowering the cost of employing apprentices and trainees. The Payroll Tax Act 2007 introduced into Parliament this week will exempt Group Training Organisations (GTOs) that are run as for-profit organisations from paying payroll tax on..