Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the ongoing support that the Andrews government is providing to regional Victoria. Last week’s state budget included the largest ever investment in regional Victoria. In fact we have invested more in three budgets than the state..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — In the absence of any other inquiries, I rise to update the house on the Victorian Budget 2017–18 and the massive, massive contribution that it makes to Victoria’s infrastructure. The 2017–18 budget lifts infrastructure investment to $10.1 billion. Compare that to the long-run..

The Andrews Labor Government will introduce 44 extra services for Wyndham Vale and Tarneit every week from late August as part of a new V/Line timetable that will add more than 140 new services across Victoria. Thirty of the new services will run on the..

The Andrews Labor Government is calling on the Turnbull Government to finally give Victoria its fair share in tomorrow’s federal budget, and with it, end a string of federal budgets that have short-changed Victorians to the tune of billions of dollars. Victorians continues to be..

Local businesses in Geelong are set to receive a tax free boost from the Andrews Labor Government’s cuts to payroll tax which will help create jobs. In a massive boost to regional economies, the Victorian Budget 2017/18 handed down by the Treasurer Tim Pallas this week, will..

The Andrews Labor Government has awarded the contract for the removal of 12 more dangerous and congested level crossings, including those at Cherry and Werribee Streets in Werribee. An Alliance led by McConnell Dowell, Arup and Mott McDonald will first remove the level crossings at Kororoit Creek Road..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — Speaker, budgets are more than economic blueprints. They’re more than a set of numbers, more than a list of initiatives. They’re about people. They’re about communities. They’re about the type of society our grandchildren will inherit. They show us where a government’s heart..

Treasurer Tim Pallas is proud to nominate Whitelion as his 2017-18 Budget charity. Whitelion supports at-risk youth to engage with their communities by offering mentoring and outreach services, and connecting them to education, training and employment opportunities. The organisation has supported thousands of young Victorians..

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job, keeping our promises, and delivering on the things that really matter to Victorians. The Victorian Budget 2017/18 reinforces the Labor Government’s track record of strong financial management, with a surplus of $1.2 billion in 17/18, surpluses averaging..

The Andrews Labor Government is substantially reducing payroll tax for the second Budget in a row to help business create jobs. The Victorian Budget 2017/18 cuts payroll tax by bringing forward the timeline of last year’s tax cuts, and reduces payroll tax by 25 per cent for..

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its record of responsible financial management, with the Victorian Budget 2017/18 confirming strong surpluses and continued jobs growth over the next four years, while delivering the services and projects that really matter. The Budget builds on the solid foundations of the..

Community groups in the Werribee electorate have shared in $7100 to get some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by increasing shade in public community places. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today announced the recipients of grants from the second round of the Andrews..

  Labor Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas has today welcomed new investment in to stage three of the Ice Action Plan. The Andrews Labor Government is stepping up the fight against ice and drug addiction, with new rehabilitation beds and thousands more treatment places and..

From next month, local communities will begin to see the 300 new frontline police officers on their streets – including 27 officers in the Wyndham Police Service Area. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas & Member for Altona Jill Hennessy today welcomed the announcement by Premier..

More Victorian students will get the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Round one of the Music Instrument Grants saw Iramoo Primary School receive $5000 for 2 electric drum kits, 2 electric bass guitars, 3 HSV mixers. Member for..

Victorian members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) are set to receive a special exemption under the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG). Recognising that ADF personnel often cannot live at home while they serve abroad or live on base, the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Budget 2017/18 includes..

The Andrews Labor Government will ensure Melbourne remains the global home of sport and entertainment, by giving Melbourne Park the best facilities in the world. Treasurer Tim Pallas and Minister for Sport John Eren today announced $271.55 million to complete the third stage of the..

In a win for Victoria, Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has chosen Melbourne as the home for its Australian headquarters, joining the growing list of international companies establishing head offices in Victoria. Meeting with representatives from Indonesia’s financial regulator Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) and BNI, Treasurer..