The Andrews Labor Government is investing in better equipment and infrastructure for Wyndham hospitals, so they can keep providing the best treatment and care. Minister for Health Jill Hennessy has invited health services to apply for a grant from the next round of the $35..

More people in Werribee living with a chronic illness will get support from their local peer-led support groups thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced applications were open for the Health Condition Support Grants Program. The Andrews..

The Andrews Labor Government is driving even more tourists, connoisseurs and locals to the Wyndham region through its support of Victoria’s wine industry. Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford launched the Wine Industry Development Strategy and round two of the Wine Growth Fund to support initiatives..

The Andrews Labor Government has appointed members to Melbourne’s six Metropolitan Partnerships, a new platform for cooperative engagement between governments, businesses and communities. These Partnerships will identify the opportunities and priorities that exist across government, business and community sectors so that all Melburnians have access..

Victoria’s economy is the powerhouse of the nation – with final demand growing faster than any other state and creating more jobs than every other state combined. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today also shows Victoria’s State Final Demand grew by..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the continuing investment — in fact the unprecedented investment — that the Andrews Labor government is making into community safety. Victoria Police do an incredible job, and we have invested funds to support them in doing just that…

The Andrews Labor Government is helping learner drivers in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay to get the driving practice they need. The Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan today launched the WynBay L2P program – a community-based initiative that recruits volunteers to help disadvantaged..

  Fifty-one brave young Victorians have been honoured today for their heroic and life-saving actions in the face of an emergency at the 13th annual Junior Triple Zero Hero Awards. Tim Pallas MP has congratulated Ikran Hassan & Joshua Fernandes and an anonymous young resident..

The 2017/18 Fire Services Property Levy, in place to fund the State’s vital fire services, will collect the same amount as in 2016/17. This will mean Victorian property owners in each land use category will on average contribute the same – or in some cases..

  Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Hundreds of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations..

  The Andrews Labor Government’s expanded School Breakfast Clubs have now served more than two million meals across Victoria – giving children from families in need in Werribee a brighter and healthier start to the day. Since the launch of the program at the start..

  Students in Wyndham area are a step closer to getting a brand new Tech School, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino, Member for Werribee Tim Pallas, Member for Altona Jill Hennessy and Member for Tarneit Telmo Languiller today released..

Consultations for the Andrews Labor Government’s Carer Statement are underway, to outline how we can best support and recognise carers in our local community. These consultations are happening all across the state in coming weeks to gather the views of people responsible for providing valuable..

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to work toward a Victoria free from family violence, with a significant boost in funding for community groups and organisations across the state. Minister for the Prevention of Violence Fiona Richardson today announced a further $1.2 million for the..

The Andrews Labor Government is creating a new body dedicated to improving gender equality to ensure all women and girls can play the sports they love. Speaking at the Government’s inaugural Female Friendly Facilities Symposium at the MCG today, Minister for Sport John Eren announced..

The Andrews Labor Government today announced that Protective Services Officers (PSOs) will be given new powers to target anti-social behaviour and crime, with legislation being introduced into Parliament this week. PSOs will be given a range of additional powers including the power to arrest a..

The strength of Victoria’s jobs growth continues right across the state, with more than 15,000 regional Victorians finding a new job in the three months to April 2017, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Further cementing Victoria as the..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house about the Andrews government’s strong and, might I say, continuing support for our fire services. Yesterday of course I addressed the more than $100 million injection into our fire services implicit in the outstanding work of the Minister..