Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak about the impact of the Fair Work Commission decision on Sunday penalty rates on Victorian workers and the Victorian economy…. This decision comes against a backdrop of annual wage growth of 1.9 per cent,..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the ongoing strength of the Victorian labour market. Last week the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed that the Andrews government had created over 200 000 jobs since being elected. Of those, 117 000 are full‑time positions, in contrast with those..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the recent release of Homes for Victorians, a policy about making — — Honourable members interjecting. Questions and statements interrupted. SUSPENSION OF MEMBER Member for Kew The SPEAKER — Order! The member for Kew has been warned a number..

New funding by the Andrews Labor Government will give secondary students in the Werribee electorate the chance to volunteer and get involved in their local communities in 2017. A total of four schools, including Manor Lakes P-12 College, three campuses of Warringa Park School, Werribee..

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 across..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — It gives me great pleasure to update the house about the enduring strength of the Victorian economy. The ANZ Stateometer recently rated Victoria as the only jurisdiction with both above trend growth and improving momentum. This is not just idle commentary; this..

The Victorian Government recently announced a range of measures to improve the youth justice system in Victoria. After too many years of inaction by the previous Government, we have been required to take action, to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of Victorians. I recognise..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the extraordinary economic benefits that will flow from the redevelopment of 1–29 Queensbridge Street, Southbank. Economic modelling actually suggests that — Honourable members interjecting. The SPEAKER — Order! The member for Hawthorn will come to order. Mr..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the continuing success of the Victorian economy. Whilst those opposite might have had a summer of sloth and indolence, the Victorian economy did not let up, with more jobs and more investment generated over summer. Those..

The Premier has today announced that a new high security youth justice centre will be built as part of reforms to the youth justice system. Recent incidents have made it clear that a major shake-up is needed to ensure the safety of the community and..

  As new data reveals the number of rental complaints in Werribee, residents are being urged to have their say on possible changes to renting rules. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said that 123 complaints had been lodged in Werribee in 2015-16. Tim Pallas said..

The Werribee Mercy Hospital will receive an extra $1.64 million in funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s record $500 million plan to improve ambulance response times. With more patients than ever before presenting at hospitals, a key component of the plan is a..

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the recipient of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program. Wyndham Track and Field Club has received $1550 funding towards uniforms and equipment. The program is all about boosting access to grassroots sport and recreation so even more people can..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise at the end of this parliamentary year to reflect upon the achievements of the Andrews Labor government after two years of putting people first. We said we would get Victorians back to work, and then we created 184 000 jobs. We have created..

The Andrews Labor Government will give police new powers to collect the DNA of suspected criminals, introduce new laws to crackdown on organised crime and drive by shootings, and establish a dedicated police assistance line for the community, as part of a comprehensive plan to..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on yet another achievement of the Andrews government in fully funding the delivery of an additional 2729 police officers for Victoria. This is a record investment of over $2 billion for the police force over the next four..

Police stations across our state will be a hive of construction as the Andrews Labor Government runs an unprecedented program to build modern, safer facilities for police in every corner of Victoria. A new police station would be built at Wyndham to replace the outdated..

The Andrews Labor Government will build a new ambulance station in Wyndham Vale, giving paramedics the facilities and support they need to quickly respond to local emergencies. Wyndham Vale will also receive a new 24-hour team with 14 full-time equivalent paramedics and a new ambulance..