Regional Victorian businesses have the lowest payroll tax rate in the country.
And employment has grown by 22% in regional communities since we came to government.
This growth hasn’t happened by chance. It’s been made possible through our record investment in regional Victoria.
That means building the transport, schools and hospitals regional communities need – and backing the jobs and opportunities that keep them strong.
But as we heard from industry – a strong Victoria relies on a strong regional Victoria.
It’s why as we grow our economy, we need to make sure that success is shared – with every corner of our state.
The initiatives of the Economic Growth Statement deliver. From a faster Environmental Effects Statement process, unlocking more industrial land, extending the Resources Victoria Approvals Coordinator and the reduction of regulators and red tape – these reforms will reach every part of regional Victoria.
At the same time, we’re making the targeted reforms that we know will make a difference for regional communities and regional economies.
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