Tuesday, 30 August 2022

 Mr TAYLOR (Bayswater) (15:43): Here are nine ways the state Labor government are putting money back in your pocket. Number one, the $250 power saving bonus—every Victorian household that logs on to the Energy Compare website to find a cheaper power deal will get 250 bucks. Number two, we are making kinder free. From 2023 three- and four-year-old kinder will be free, meaning families will save up to 2500 bucks a year for every child. Number three, over 60 free TAFE courses—free TAFE offers more than 60 courses across growth industries, including early childhood education, health, construction and many, many more. Number four, free L and P licences. We are making learners and probationary licences free. New learner drivers will save up to $51.40 on learners licences and online testing fees, while probationary drivers will save up to $133.30 on probationary licences and online perception-testing fees. Number five, the safe driver reward is back. Full licence-holders who have not incurred demerit points or committed other road safety offences for three years prior to their licence renewal will receive a 25 per cent discount on their next renewal as part of the safe driver discount program. Number six, delivering the sick pay guarantee—eligible casual and contract workers in many industries can now register online and access up to five days of sick and carers pay per year. Seven, Solar Homes rebates—we are helping Victorians make the switch to solar, save on power bills and build a cleaner renewable future. We have capped council rates. We have introduced short-term rego renewal. There is so much more that the Andrews Labor government is doing to put money back in your pocket, and I am so proud to be getting that work done.