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Support For Businesses Impacted By Circuit Breaker Action

New support has been announced for small businesses, including sole traders, most impacted by the coronavirus circuit-breaker action – with hospitality, tourism, events and creative industries operators to benefit from grants.

Backing Victoria As A Leading AI Technology Destination

Australia’s first accelerator program to scale-up artificial intelligence companies and a $100 million venture capital fund are launching from a new base in Richmond – in a major step towards establishing Victoria as a leading destination for AI technology within the Asia Pacific.

Electric Vehicle Technology Pulls In To Maryborough

One of the world’s most advanced electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers has been installed at Maryborough in Central Victoria as part of 17 EV chargers under construction throughout the region, due to the Andrews Labor Government’s work to boost tourism, reduce emissions and support the uptake of electric vehicles.

Mental Health Support For Hair, Hotel And Retail Workers

Minister for Small Business Jaala Pulford said up to 10 industry and business associations would be backed to employ a mental health specialist in their team, providing direct support to small businesses that are doing it tough.

Protecting Our Local Flora And Fauna

The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging Victorians to help protect the environment, with grants of up to $50,000 now available for conservation projects or habitat restoration.

Ramping Up Support For Local Sports Infrastructure

The Andrews Labor Government is helping communities transform sports facilities, build female friendly change rooms and light up more sports fields through new Local Sports Infrastructure Fund grants.