From the Treasurer

The Hon Kim Wells MLA
Friday, 18 May 2012
Treasurer Kim Wells and Energy and Resources Minister Michael O'Brien have welcomed the release of a draft report from the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) into distributed electricity generation.
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Regional Victoria's unemployment rate fell by more than one percentage point last month, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today.
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Around 330 direct construction jobs will be created in Geelong from infrastructure projects funded in last week's State Budget, Treasurer Kim Wells said today.
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
Premier Ted Baillieu and Treasurer Kim Wells have announced a record $5.8 billion state state infrastructure program as part of the 2012-13 State Budget.
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
The Coalition Government's 2012-13 Budget delivers a responsible plan to drive economic growth, generate jobs, deliver major infrastructure and improve community services for Victorians.
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
Premier Ted Baillieu and Treasurer Kim Wells have announced a record $5.8 billion infrastructure program as part of the 2012-13 State Budget
Monday, 23 Apr 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government has noted today's release of the overdue interim report into the distribution of the GST.
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed the release of Melbourne Airport's plans for a new domestic terminal.
Thursday, 15 Mar 2012
Treasurer Kim Wells released the 2011-12 Mid-Year Financial Report today, saying Victoria's economy had demonstrated resilience despite the challenges of international uncertainty, weaker national conditions and the impact of the high Australian...
Monday, 05 Mar 2012
The Coalition Government will streamline regulatory processes, improve the scrutiny of new regulations and introduce new measures to ensure that regulators are efficient, responsive and make timely decisions.
Friday, 24 Feb 2012
Today's release of 2012-13 GST revenue shares highlights the unfairness of the existing formula and the need for reform, according to Victorian Treasurer Kim Wells.
Thursday, 16 Feb 2012
Moody's Investor Services has reaffirmed Victoria's triple-A credit rating, citing the State's disciplined fiscal management, financial flexibility, and sound financial performance in its analysis.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2012
Victoria's unemployment rate fell sharply in December from 5.5 per cent to 5.2 per cent.
Friday, 13 Jan 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government is delivering on its election commitment to establish a Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) inquiry to determine the most appropriate regulatory framework to encourage Victorian households and...
Thursday, 22 Dec 2011
Treasurer Kim Wells today released the government response to the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) Report, On Sound Commercial Terms.
Thursday, 15 Dec 2011
Victoria's Budget will record a surplus of $1.3 billion in 2014-15 and net debt will be $804 million lower in the 2011-12 Victorian Budget Update delivered by Treasurer Kim Wells today.
Saturday, 26 Nov 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government's election commitment to slash stamp duty for first home buyers has assisted more than 4,000 Victorians to purchase their first home.
Wednesday, 23 Nov 2011
Treasurer Kim Wells today welcomed data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicating that Victoria's economy grew by 2.5 per cent in 2010-11, as forecast in the 2011-12 Victorian State Budget.
Thursday, 10 Nov 2011
Treasurer Kim Wells has encouraged all interested Victorians to contribute their ideas on the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) draft report for a state-based reform agenda.
Thursday, 10 Nov 2011
Treasurer Kim Wells today confirmed that Victoria remains on track to achieve the forecast 2011-12 budget surplus of $140 million.