The Latest Breaking News from Tim Pallas

The Victorian budget is cleverly structured for an election. But is it too late to make a difference?

About a year and a half ago, Jaclyn Symes replaced Tim Pallas as Victorian treasurer, ending Pallas’ record-breaking ten years in the role.

The Conversation · May 5

War of words over GST carve-up as states butt heads

Two states are going head to head over the GST carve-up after one claimed it was given an unfair shortfall to cover COVID-19 failures.

AAP · Jun 30, 2025

‘Don’t be fooled’: Victorian Labor is spruiking feel-good budget policies, but there are hints of cuts to come

The premier has been upbeat but there are signs of cuts to come, and one analyst warns the state’s financial strategy needs a ‘course correction’

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2025

How two byelections could shape Labor and the Greens in Victoria

Despite their differences, voters in the Werribee and Prahran byelections could hold the key for Jacinta Allan’s Labor government

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2025

Double polls as former treasurer's seat up for grabs

Voters will be heading to the polls for dual state by-elections with the former treasurer's seat and a hotly contested electorate up for grabs.

AAP · Jan 6, 2025

Gina Rinehart and Pauline Hanson seen dining together in Thailand – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6, 2025

After a decade of Labor government, will voters be convinced by Jacinta Allan’s ‘new’ cabinet?

With a new treasurer and a cabinet reset, Victoria’s premier has taken Tim Pallas’ advice to ‘renew’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2024

National first as women dominate state cabinet top jobs

Three women will headline Victoria's new cabinet in a first for Australia after Jaclyn Symes and Sonya Kilkenny were elevated to treasurer and attorney-general.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

Labor and Albanese end 2024 in worst poll position this term

A national Essential poll , conducted December 11–15 from a sample of 1,151, gave the Coalition a 48–47 lead including undecided, unchanged from the late November Essential poll. Primary votes were 35% Coalition (steady), 30% Labor (down two), 13% Greens (up two), 6% One Nation (down two), 1% UAP (steady),…

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024

Labor’s old hand treasurer Tim Pallas departs, leaving a dilemma for Jacinta Allan

Resignation of the ‘humble staffer who maybe got a little bit ahead of himself’ hands Victorian premier need for cabinet reshuffle

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2024