Victorian seniors in Wyndham will be further encouraged to get involved and stay active in their communities, as the recipients of a $4,890 grant from the Andrews Labor Government. This funding will support a local community organisation, Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities, to promote..

The Andrews Labor Government has delivered on its commitment to establish an independent, credible and permanent Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). Three years after the Coalition blocked Labor’s attempt to establish a truly independent PBO, the Government has created a permanent body to assist Members of..

Employment continues to rise in regional Victoria, with 14,500 new jobs created in the three months to May. Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that in the year to May 2017, employment in regional Victoria increased by 25,000 people. Since the..

Thousands of Victorian first home buyers and businesses will benefit from stamp duty relief and payroll tax cuts from 1 July, with the passage of the State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill through Victorian Parliament today. From 1 July, the payroll tax-free threshold will increase to..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — …Since taking office we have created nearly a quarter of a million jobs for Victorians. We have created around 50 000 jobs in regional Victoria. That is nearly 10 times more than those opposite created. But of course we cannot compare ourselves to the mediocrity..

More Aboriginal Victorians will be able to play the sports they love in the Werribee electorate with the Andrews Labor Government set to expand the popular Sporting Club Grants Program. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today encouraged applications from local clubs and community organisations for..

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with its plans to slash payroll tax for local businesses and other vital reforms that will make it easier for thousands of Victorians to buy their own home. Under the Labor Government reforms, which will be introduced into..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house about the actions of the government to promote and support regional Victoria as a place to live and of course to conduct business. As part of the 2017–18 budget we announced a 25 per cent cut to..

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging local businesses to save money on their energy bills with the Andrews Labor Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Energy Assessment Grants. Small, medium and large businesses spending more than $20,000 a year on energy could apply for a basic..

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure more families in the Werribee electorate can access better local kindergartens and early childhood centres by building and upgrading early year’s facilities across Victoria. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today opened the 2017-18 Children’s Facilities Capital Program Major..

Victorians with a disability will soon have more accessible bathrooms in their community, thanks to a $2 million Andrews Labor Government investment to boost access and equality. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today urged local governments and not-for-profit organisations to apply for one of 20..

The Andrews Labor Government will replace sporting equipment stolen from the Werribee Softball Association. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the club would receive $1,998 from the Labor Government’s Sport and Recreation Emergency Equipment Grants program. The grant allows Werribee Softball Association to replace..

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure more families in the Werribee electorate can access better local kindergartens and early childhood centres by building and upgrading early year’s facilities across Victoria. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today opened the 2017-18 Children’s Facilities Capital Program Major..

Victorians with a disability will soon have more accessible bathrooms in their community, thanks to a $2 million Andrews Labor Government investment to boost access and equality. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today urged local governments and not-for-profit organisations to apply for one of 20..

Record jobs growth continues in Victoria, with almost a quarter of a million jobs created in the state since the Andrew’s Labor Government took office. Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows 246,400 jobs have been created in Victoria since November..

The Andrews Labor Government’s record investment in officers, resources and technology was helping Victoria Police crackdown on crime in Wyndham. State members that cover the Wyndham LGA Telmo Languiller, Tim Pallas and Jill Hennessy say the latest crime statistics show police are making more arrests..

The Werribee electorate is set to host some of the best athletes from around the country thanks to a $5000 funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today announced that Werribee has secured the 2017 Wyndham BMX Club State Championships..

Manorvale Primary School is one of 44 recipients to receive brand new musical instruments as part of the second and final round of the Musical Instrument Grants Program. The program has given eligible schools the chance to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to..