I rise to inform the house about new information relating to the government’s ongoing success in boosting trade and investment opportunities for Victoria. I have just returned from Japan this morning on what was a very successful trip. I met with many banks and investors,..

I rise to provide new information to the house on the government’s Back to Work plan and recent improvements in our state’s employment outlook. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed the success of the Andrews Labor government in getting Victorians back to work..

I rise to inform the house that I will shortly be writing to my federal counterpart, as soon as the federal ministry is resolved, to ensure that Victoria gets its fair share of federal infrastructure funding and also to assure the new Prime Minister and..

I rise to inform the house about new information relating to the Andrews Labor government’s pledge to create jobs and to build a people-powered economy in Victoria. I have more good news for the Victorian economy. Despite the insidious dead hand of economic incompetence at..

I rise to commemorate the life and contribution of a local member and leader in my electorate, John Nicol, OAM. John passed away suddenly on 26 August, leaving behind devoted family members and friends and leaving Werribee the poorer for his passing. I would like to..

I thank the member for Malvern for his question, but clearly he is not only geographically challenged; he is also historically challenged. Perhaps he has forgotten that we gave a very clear commitment to Victorians that we would have a debate about debt and a..

Frank Wilkes is a leader worthy of celebration for his contribution to the modernisation of this place. He was the quiet lion of Labor who let his values and actions speak loudly. The few people in this Parliament who had the opportunity to meet him..

This is an amazing question from those opposite, who basically managed to tell Victorians exactly what they thought of regional Victoria. They called them the toenails, they meant it and they have learnt nothing ever since. Let me be clear about this: the Andrews Labor..

I rise to update the house with new information on the government’s investment in education which is being translated into a higher skilled workforce and the attraction of jobs to Victoria. Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force statistics released last week show that a total..

I rise to inform the house that the government has accepted all the recommendations of the Auditor-General’s performance audit on applying high-value, high-risk processes to unsolicited proposals, which was released today. In his comments, the Auditor-General observed that: Well-planned, timely and high-quality infrastructure is essential..

Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I thank the member for Ripon for her question. Perhaps the member might want to listen to some of the key stakeholders in rural and regional Victoria, who have been overwhelmingly supportive of this initiative. They said that they advocated to this..

Mr PALLAS – I thank the member for Malvern for his question. The only difference between the member for Malvern and the black knight of Monty Python fame is that the black knight did not cut his own limbs off! Let us be very clear:..

I rise to speak on the Andrews government’s action in addressing the increased demand and pressure being placed on Werribee Mercy Hospital. The Andrews government has committed $85 million to developing 6 new operating theatres and 64 new hospital beds, 8 of which will be critical care beds…

I rise to update the house on new information regarding the resolution of the Port of Melbourne Corporation and DP World Australia relating to the new lease arrangements that have been struck at West Swanson Dock terminal. Both parties to the agreement have described this as..

It gives me great pleasure to rise to update the house on the impact of the budget on Victoria’s credit rating and the reaction of key business groups and the ratings agencies. The 2015–16 budget restores funding to services. It also invests in productivity-enhancing infrastructure,..

 I rise to inform the house about the Andrews Labor government’s action aimed at unlocking the value in our public assets to remove 50 of Melbourne’s most dangerous and congested level crossings. In November 2013 the Victorian Labor Party released Project 10 000. It outlined our plan..

 I rise to inform the house about actions being taken by the Andrews Labor government to stand up to the Prime Minister and the Liberal Party in Canberra and make sure that Victorians get their fair share of federal infrastructure funding. We are trying to..

I also rise to express with this house my condolence upon the passing of Joan Elizabeth Kirner. In many ways Joan was the embodiment of somebody born in the fiery crucible of politics. She wore the tag of an activist with pride, and she demonstrated..