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IMPROVING WERRIBEE’S SPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE

Work has begun on the Chirnside Park Hub redevelopment in Werribee thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $50 million Growing Suburbs Fund. The Chirnside Park Hub redevelopment received $1.5 million from the fund and will significantly improve the facilities available to the Werribee Football Club..

EDUCATION FUNDING FOR WERRIBEE ELECTORATE STUDENTS MOST IN NEED

The Werribee electorate’s students most in need are getting extra support at school to achieve their best and break the cycle of disadvantage, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s record boost to equity funding. Local Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said schools in the Werribee..

Member’s Statement: Werribee Electorate Government Initiatives

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house of several initiatives of the Andrews Labor government designed to strengthen the local community in my electorate of Werribee. The government is supporting State Emergency Service (SES) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers in their life-saving..

Ministers Statement: High Capacity Trains

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I am delighted to inform the house of the Andrews Labor government’s sustained investment in rolling stock and infrastructure that is creating jobs for Victorians. Thanks to the efforts of the Andrews Labor government, the single biggest order of trains in the..

TOUGH NEW LAWS FOR CARJACKING AND HOME INVASION

Tim Pallas, Member for Werribee, has welcomed the announcement by the Andrews Labor Government to introduce legislation creating tough new offences for carjacking and home invasion. Developed in consultation with Victoria Police, the legislation includes new penalties and statutory minimum sentences for aggravated carjacking and..

LOCAL ORGANISATIONS TAKE2 ON CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today congratulated Wyndham City Council for their pledges to TAKE2 on climate change action. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio joined TAKE2 ambassadors Alex Rance, Bianca Chatfield and James Kelly to launch the..

SHADE GRANT FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE TO HELP WERRIBEE BE SUN SMART

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today urged organisations in the Werribee electorate to apply for the second round of the Community Shade Grants Program to help provide shade in public areas around their community. The Andrews Labor Government has provided $10 million for shade development..

WYNDHAM SECONDARY SCHOOL TO GET A DOCTOR

WYNDHAM SECONDARY SCHOOL TO GET A DOCTOR Manor Lakes P-12 students will have regular access to a doctor and the healthcare they need at school. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the 100 schools taking part in the Doctors in Schools Program, with Manor Lakes..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ECONOMY

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house of the acquittal of our commitment to create 100 000 full‑time jobs and the resurgent Victorian economy that has produced this result. The Andrews Labor government has delivered the highest annual full‑time jobs growth, the fastest growth in the..

NOMINATE A YOUNG ACHIEVER

Nominations for the 2017 Victorian Young Achiever Awards were officially opened today. The awards recognise young people who have made a real difference to their communities. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said young people in Wyndham had made great contributions to the community and encouraged..

Ministers Statement: Employment

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house about the new achievements of the Andrews Labor government in creating jobs for all Victorians. We have done this in community consultation. We have not laid a wreath at the feet of community consultation; we have..

VICTORIAN MILK AND BAKED BEANS FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

Students in my electorate of Werribee will be served up Victorian milk from next year, under a new deal to boost the state’s struggling dairy industry and help support regional jobs. The Andrews Labor Government has announced that Pactum Dairy Group in Shepparton will exclusively..

ENHANCING COMMUNITY HARMONY IN WERRIBEE

Local community groups and organisations in electorate of Werribee will share in more than $2.8 million of grants being offered statewide to help build relationships between Victoria’s diverse cultures and faiths. Local Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said the Andrew Labor Government’s new Community Harmony..

SMALL BUSINESS BUS BRINGS ADVICE ON WHEELS TO WERRIBEE

Small business operators in the Werribee area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 12 September 2016. Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis said the Andrews Labor Government had..

GRANTS TO HELP WERRIBEE GET HEALTHY AND ACTIVE

Sporting clubs in the Werribee electorate looking to open more doors for women and girls to play the sports they love are being urged to apply for a VicHealth funding grant. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today announced applications for VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ECONOMY

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — My grievance today concerns the outrageous duplicity of those opposite when it comes to the question of economic growth in this state. In particular I take umbrage on behalf of the more than 3 million Victorians who are now gainfully employed. If you listened..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: EMPLOYMENT

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I am always prepared to defer to the Deputy Premier, but I thank him for allowing me this great opportunity. I rise to inform the house of the continued success of the Victorian economy in creating jobs for all Victorians. The latest figures..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WERRIBEE ELECTORATE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house of several projects that will provide growth in employment and exciting new opportunities for my electorate of Werribee. The western distributor project will see local businesses play an essential role in providing for this vital second river..