Mr Pallas (Tarneit)  —  The Coalition  promised  in 2010 to  deliver  service improvements without  increasing debt or  raising taxes. That was  its principal commitment  to the  people of  Victoria. That  is on  page  2  of  its financial management policy  2010.  I  make  the  point  that ..

Mr  Pallas  (Tarneit)  —  Before  the  first tree was ever planted on Collins Street two doctors opened  a tiny  clinic at the foot of Exhibition Street. This was a time when hospitals were considered to be  a charity’s domain, so when the colonial government chipped  in ..

Mr  Pallas  (Tarneit)  —  I  rise to speak on the State Taxation  Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 and also in  passing  to  make  reference  to the amendments circulated by the Treasurer. To make it clear, Labor opposes this  bill  because at a  time when Victoria is losing..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I also rise to speak on the Sale of Land Amendment Bill 2014.  In so  doing , as  a  barrister  and  solicitor  of  the Supreme  Court of Victoria, as somebody  in possession of a practising certificate and as somebody who has..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) —  I refer  to the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee report on the 2013-14  budget  estimates,  which in  part  2, chapter  4.4,  discusses general purpose grants, their predictability and their impact upon the state  budget. On page 70 it  is noted that..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I rise to speak about the Get Wyndham  Moving campaign, which aims to tackle congestion issues across road,  rail  and  bus transport in Wyndham  and  highlight  the  need   for   adequate   investment   in  transport infrastructure.  As I have mentioned many times in this..

To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria:   The petition  of  certain residents and  users  of Manor Lakes  (Wyndham Vale,  Victoria), draws attention to  the  Legislative  Assembly the implications for  the local community should  the new regional rail link station being built off  Manor Lakes Boulevard..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I am pleased  to rise to speak in support of the matter of public  importance.  In  so  doing I make the observation that a government’s actions speak louder than its  words, and this government’s  inactions created a silence that was both..

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — I rise to address the house on public transport in the city of Wyndham. A fortnight ago many MPs took part in the Take Public Transport to Parliament Day organised by the Public Transport Not Traffic campaign. I was happy to..

Mr  Pallas (Tarneit) — It concerns me that this matter should be  before this chamber because nothing could be more inappropriate than a government seeking to congratulate itself at a time when  the state of Victoria is  facing a crisis in jobs — a crisis ..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I make reference to the Public  Accounts  and Estimates Committee (PAEC)  report on its inquiry into successful delivery  of significant infrastructure projects and in particular chapter 2.3.5, ‘Potential conflict and confusion in  the  Department of Treasury and Finance’s roles’, which is..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I too rise to speak on the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Bill 2013.  In so doing I have  to declare an interest: like so many before  me,  I am a  lawyer,  and  I am in  possession  of  a current practising..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I rise to indicate  in support of the contribution made by the member for Northcote  that Labor does not oppose the bill.  In so doing I recognise the very  substantial contribution that  small business plays  in  the economic wellbeing of the..

Mr  Pallas (Tarneit)  — It gives  me great  pleasure to  speak on  the Travel Agents Repeal  Bill 2013  and to support the comments of the member for Preston. On behalf of the opposition I indicate that we will be opposing this bill. While  the bill..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) —  Due to the Napthine government’s neglect, Tarneit  P-9 College  had to race against time to make sure its  portable classrooms  were in basically usable  form   for students who  were returning to  school  last week. Shadow education minister  the member for Monbulk,..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I move:   That all the words after ‘That’ be omitted with the view of inserting in their  place the words: This bill be withdrawn  and  redrafted to provide for the establishment of the  Parliamentary Budget Officer as a permanent standing..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) —  I refer to part 2 of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee  (PAEC)  report  on  the  2013-14  budget estimates, specifically  the finding, outlined on page 44, that states:   The 2013-14 budget  revenue estimate from the  fire services property levy  in ..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — It is  with great sadness that I  grieve for the people of Victoria and for  the 47 000 more Victorians who have become unemployed since this government came to  office. It really does demonstrate the priorities  that this  government  has set..