MR PALLAS (Treasurer) The fundamental argument of those opposite is that you should sit around and wait for whatever time it takes to set up a review process and not get on and deliver the vital infrastructure that Victorians expected. This government will not waste a..

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about action that the Andrews Labor government is taking to restore integrity and accountability in our infrastructure development in this state — and might I also say transparency. It has only been a year, but a lot..

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Werribee will benefit from a healthier start to the 2016 school year after their schools signed up to the Breakfast Clubs program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the names of schools in Werribee participating in the State Government-funded..

Commuters who travel along the along Victoria’s five busiest rail corridors are set to benefit from the Andrews Labor Government’s $18 million Regional Rail Connectivity Project that will fix mobile blackspots along the rail lines. Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis joined..

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today said the new Know Your Council website would give local residents greater insight into the performance of Wyndham City Council, and councils across the state. The Know Your Council website allows, for the first time, the community to compare..

The Andrews Labor Government’s commitment to end uncontrolled council rate rises has been delivered, after the Victorian Parliament passed the Fair Go Rates system. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said the Local Government Act Amendment Bill was passed in the Legislative Council and would stop..

Victoria’s economic position continues to strengthen, with the 2015-16 Budget Update showing the budget surplus has increased to $1.7 billion, up from the previous estimate of $1.2 billion, the Treasurer Tim Pallas said today. Across the budget and forward estimates, surpluses are set to total..

Waste and recycling are a part of everyone’s daily life. How we manage our waste is important to ensuring the long term liveability and sustainability of our city. The draft Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan (MWRRG) has been released for consultation. The purpose..

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the government’s achievements in reinstating Victoria as the economic leader of the country. The Australian Bureau of Statistics state accounts for 2014–15, which were released last week, show that Victoria’s gross state product (GSP) for..

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to reflect on 365 days of an Andrews Labor government and in particular on the key projects being delivered in my electorate of Werribee. This government contributed an extra $85 million to revolutionise the capabilities of Werribee Mercy Hospital. We were able..

  Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house about initiatives of the Andrews Labor government to deliver good government in Victoria. Good government means governing for all Victorians, including those in regional Victoria — and our apologies to absent friends. The Housing Industry Association’s..

Construction of a new hospital and aged care centre in Melbourne’s west is another step closer, with a planning permit now granted to build the first stage of St Vincent’s Private Hospital in East Werribee. The St Vincents Private Hospital will include a life-saving cardiac..

It gives me great pleasure to be back here again. I rise to update the house on the government’s work to assess the cost and undo the damage that has been done by the Leader of the Opposition’s calamitous decisions with regard to Fishermans Bend..

Thank you, Speaker, I am sure the Premier would have preferred the opportunity to respond, but the great honour befalls me. We are not going to take any lectures from those opposite about honouring commitments. Remember, it was those opposite who promised Victorians they were..

  Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. When did I become aware of this? I suppose if we go back in history, we will see that there was a note in the pre-election budget update that said that..

The Treasurer Tim Pallas today tabled the 2014-15 Financial Report, confirming Victoria’s strong budgetary position and steady economic growth. It showed that Victoria’s economy grew steadily in 2014-15, with state final demand growing by 2.7 per cent in 2014-15, and employment rising by 2.1 per..

I rise to update the house on the infrastructure needs of new communities. I was recently provided with a report entitled Fisherman’s Bend Preliminary Community Infrastructure Needs Assessment. I have requested and received advice about the normal cost of providing facilities for such communities. The..

While there is still more work to be done, the Victorian economy continues to be one of the best performing in the country, Treasurer Tim Pallas said today. His statements echo the findings in the CommSec State of the States report, which is produced on..