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RESIDENTS URGED TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON RENTAL LAWS

  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..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ECONOMY

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..

A LANDMARK, VICTORIAN-FIRST PLAN TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE

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..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: POLICE RESOURCES

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..

MODERN, SAFER FACILITIES FOR POLICE IN WYNDHAM

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 A new police station would be built at Wyndham to replace the outdated..

RECORD AMBULANCE INVESTMENT TO PUT WYNDHAM VALE PATIENTS FIRST

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..

LOCAL HISTORY GRANTS PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR 2016-17

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas is encouraging local history groups across the Werribee electorate to apply for a grant from the Andrews Labor Government’s $350,000 Local History Program to support projects that preserve our area’s fascinating history. The Local History Grants Program, managed by Public..

PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST WITH FREE GLASSES IN SCHOOLS

  Students in the electorates of Werribee and Tarneit will receive free eye testing and glasses at school in a Victorian-first. The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Glasses for Kids program. More than 30,000 Prep to Year 3 students at 250 schools most in..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: GOVERNMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house of the Andrews government’s achievements for my electorate of Werribee since forming government. We recently announced a $1.8 billion outer suburban arterial roads package, which will provide transformational upgrades to eight priority roads, 30 kilometres of lane duplication and..

NEW REGIONAL PARK FOR WERRIBEE

  Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has today announced a grant of $3.2 million for the Our Green Heart project, to transform and redevelop Wyndham Park in Werribee. The $11 million project will include a river trail with walking and cycling paths, an event lawn,..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: EMPLOYMENT

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the continuing success of the Andrews Labor government in delivering jobs for the Victorian community. Figures released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that over 184 000 jobs have been created by this government since..

NEW SERVICES FOR WYNDHAM VALE AND TARNEIT FROM JANUARY

The Andrews Labor Government will introduce more services for local passengers in January next year as part of a new timetable that will deliver 80 extra V/Line services. There will be a new train at 8:43am from Wyndham Vale to Melbourne, on top of 18..

THIRD NEW TRAIN FOR THE WERRIBEE LINE HITS THE TRACKS

  The second of more than 100 new trains ordered by Andrews Labor Government has hit the tracks and is running on the Frankston, Werribee and Williamstown lines. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the introduction of the second new train today, which will make..

HELPING WYNDHAM SPORTS CLUBS GROW

The Andrews Labor Government is giving grassroots sports clubs in Werribee the help they need to put local communities first and attract more members than ever before. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced seven clubs in the electorate of Werribee would receive grants from..

KINDERGARTEN FOR CHILDREN WHO NEED IT MOST

  The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for more families in Wyndham to find a kindergarten place outside of the normal enrolment period. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas announced an extension of the pre-purchased places pilot program in Wyndham, securing at least 13..

Members Statement: Western suburbs roads

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house of the Andrews Labor government’s huge investments in road infrastructure in my local community, infrastructure that will cut commute times, support businesses and also grow jobs. This week I joined the Premier and the Minister for Roads..