Archives: January 2012

The Premier needs to tell families in Geelong and the region exactly what date he will deliver a plan to create and retain jobs.

The Premier needs to tell families in Ballarat and the region exactly what date he will deliver a plan to create and retain jobs.

Victorian Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews today paid tribute to his good friend and colleague Rob Hulls for 16 years of distinguished service to the Victorian parliament, Victorian community and the Victorian Labor Party.

Former Deputy Premier and Attorney General Rob Hulls announced today that he was leaving State Parliament after almost 16 years as the Member for Niddrie.

The Baillieu-Ryan Government has let down the community of Edenhope, with residents told to reduce water use or risk not having enough to fight potential bushfires.

“Australia Day is an important day for all of us. It gives us an opportunity to celebrate who we are and pause to reflect on how we have become a great nation.

The Premier needs to tell Victorians exactly what date he will deliver a plan to create and retain jobs.

The Baillieu Government has failed to notify many Victorians who could be hit with extended power outages under new changes introduced on Monday.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burn targets.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burn targets.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burn targets.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burn targets.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burn targets.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burn targets.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burn targets.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burn targets.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burn targets.

The announcement today that 350 workers at Toyota in Altona will lose their jobs is another reason why the Baillieu Government must develop a plan to create jobs and boost the Victorian economy.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burning targets.

The Baillieu Government has let down Victorians living in fire-prone areas after a report revealed that fire authorities were struggling to meet prescribed burning targets.

The Baillieu Government has failed to announce which communities could have their  electricity turned off for extended periods of time during high fire danger periods despite the new scheme beginning tomorrow.

The Baillieu Government has again shown that its claim to be open and transparent is nothing more than spin after refusing to brief Labor MPs on its pseudo independent Freedom of Information Commissioner legislation.

The Baillieu Government has hypocritically abandoned a vital occasional childcare program despite its significant and obvious benefits.

The Baillieu Government needs to urgently deliver a jobs plan to resuscitate a stalled economy after the release of new job figures showing a massive fall in the number of full-time jobs in Victoria.

New figures released today show the Baillieu Government’s decision to increase car registration and stamp duty was short-sighted.

Victorians are still unaware whether their electricity could be turned off for extended periods of time during high fire danger periods despite a new document revealing the Baillieu Government knows what areas will be impacted under its scheme.

The Baillieu Government needs to outline how it will grow Victoria’s economy, with new data revealing the number of jobs advertised in the state has plummeted.

The  Baillieu-Ryan  Government  needs  to  outline  how it will support the Goulburn  Valley  Food  Action  Committee during negotiations with Heinz to secure  regional  jobs  at Girgarre.

Baillieu Government inaction on road safety could further increase the risk of more road deaths, particularly amongst young inexperienced drivers.

Premier Baillieu must immediately confirm his Government’s support for the car industry or put at risk sensitive negotiations currently underway to secure Holden’s future in Victoria.

Victoria has suffered the biggest drop in job vacancies of any State.

The Baillieu Government must develop a car industry plan to protect 35,000 Victorian jobs, after it was revealed Holden may close its Australian operations.

The Baillieu-Ryan Government has been caught out using the depleted Regional Growth Fund to pork-barrel Liberal and National Party seats.

Sick children are the latest victims of Premier Baillieu’s savage health budget cuts, with the latest data showing growth funding shortfalls will force hospitals to perform 8000 less elective surgeries this financial year.

Hundreds of patients from across the Geelong region are the latest victims of Premier Baillieu’s savage health budget cuts, with the latest data showing growth funding shortfalls will force hospitals across Victoria to perform 8000 less elective surgeries this financial year.

There will be added confusion this summer for both homeowners and businesses in bushfire prone areas over the Baillieu Government’s action to cut power to bushfire affected regions.

Regional commuters heading back to work this week will be slugged an 8.6 per cent fare increase with no improvements to services.

Today, Victorians will pay more and receive less from the Baillieu Government after a range of cuts and major price hikes come into effect.

Today, Victorians will pay more and receive less from the Baillieu Government after a range of cuts and major price hikes come into effect.