Deloitte report into Victorian economy
The Deloitte report reinforces what we already know about our state’s growing economy – that we are in a strong position to recover from the global pandemic.
Our job creation initiatives such as Working for Victoria and Jobs Victoria have helped thousands of people get work, while our major infrastructure projects continue to be a huge driver of economic growth.
We have provided more than $11 billion in direct economic support for businesses throughout the pandemic to help them get back on their feet.
These results show that Victoria’s economy is resilient despite the effects of the pandemic and we’re set for a robust recovery.
Victoria is well on the way to smashing its target of creating 400,000 jobs by 2025, with 288,000 finding work since September 2020, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Victoria’s unemployment rate fell to a staggeringly low 4.1 per cent, the lowest unemployment rate in Victoria since records began in 1978. This is easily the lowest of any State, and well below the national average of 4.5 per cent.
Victoria’s participation rate has also reached a new record level – rising to 66.9 per cent in August – with both male and female participation rates increasing.
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Children and Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 Speech
June 27, 2022 - Parliament
It gives me pleasure to speak on the Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition and Other Matters) Bill 2022. This is a bill that will amend multiple acts in order to strengthen the regulatory framework around Aboriginal self-determination in Victoria. I want to...
Members Statement: Climate Action in Hawthorn and Victoria
June 10, 2022 - Parliament
In this weeks Members Statement, I discussed the climate crisis and what our Government is doing about it.
State Taxation and Treasury Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 Speech
June 9, 2022 - Parliament
I am delighted to be following the member for Sandringham in these matters. It gives me pleasure to speak on the State Taxation and Treasury Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. We all know about the Andrews Labor government’s record on the implementation of a progressive taxation...
The 2022/23 Budget Speech
May 30, 2022 - Parliament
In my inaugural speech to the Parliament, I explained my vision for Hawthorn, a vision honed over a life spent in Catholic education, and whilst I have always found it my role to educate and instill a moral compass in our best and brightest it...
Members Statement: Federal Campaign
May 16, 2022 - Parliament
I discussed my concerns about some of the grubby politics that our local Liberal Parliamentarians have engaged in over the course of the Federal Campaign in this weeks Members Statement.
Take Note Motion – Federal Budget 2022
April 14, 2022 - Parliament
I was going to begin with a text for today, but I really cannot let the member for Gembrook get too far away there. I just want to talk about elephants briefly—it is the concept of the elephant in the room. When I hear this...
Gambling and Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 speech
April 4, 2022 - Parliament
Watch my speech on the Gambling and Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill below.
Invasion of Ukraine
March 18, 2022 - Parliament
As a former officer in the RAAF, I was especially delighted to be given the honour of representing the government at the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin. It was a timely reminder that many Australians have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our...
Bialik College & Quest Payment Visits
March 7, 2022 - Parliament
PROTECTING RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND ETHOS
November 29, 2021 - Parliament
Adapted from John Kennedy’s Speech to the Legislative Assembly on 17 November 2021 The Attorney-General’s question and answer document states: ‘We will better balance the right to equality with the right to religious freedom, ensuring protection and promotion of both rights.’ There are colleagues better...