Victorians are doing an amazing thing – staying home and staying safe. And it’s our actions that are slowing the spread of this virus and reducing the number of people and families that are suffering because of it.

The Victorian Government has unveiled the biggest upgrade in Federation Square’s history and a new vision for the iconic site as a civic and cultural hub that embraces the Yarra and showcases the best of Victoria to locals and visitors.

Victorian primary school students will be able to continue learning about interacting safely and responsibly with pets, with the Victorian Government moving the Responsible Pet Ownership program online.

The Australian and Victorian Governments will enhance the coronavirus response in disability residential care through a strengthened Disability Response Centre to coordinate and manage outbreaks and keep residents safe.

The Victorian Government will extend a ban on evictions and rental increases until the end of the year, increase assistance and ensure tenant turnover is taken into account in rental negotiations – giving tenants certainty and security they won’t lose their home or workplace during the pandemic.

The Victorian Government is helping more people buy their dream home, with thousands of first home buyers spared millions of dollars in stamp duty costs over the past financial year.

Farmers affected by drought and dry seasonal conditions are being urged to find out if they’re eligible for any support from the Victorian Government to build resilience for future seasons.

Thousands of small businesses have taken up free online short courses and benefitted from payments of up to $20,000 as the Victorian Government backs small operators to get through to the other side of the pandemic.

The Victorian Government is getting on with major transport projects under strict safety precautions to support jobs and continue delivering the projects Victorians need – with major road and rail works set for spring.

The Victorian Government is improving gender equality in the workplace through a new Australian-first pilot program.

The Victorian Government is urging people to be wary with their personal information during the pandemic, with Victorians losing more money in the first eight months of this year as they were in the entire 12 months of last year.

Right now, the stability and security of “home” is more important than ever for Victorians. But unfortunately, home is not a safe place for everyone – particularly those who may be at risk of experiencing family violence.

Victorians are urged not to become complacent even after successive days of lower case numbers. Since the start of the pandemic nearly two million tests have been processed, with daily numbers reaching as high as 34,000 on some days.

The Victorian Government is calling for feedback to help in the implementation of Victoria’s Professional Engineers Registration Scheme.

The State of Emergency in Victoria has been extended for four weeks to continue measures we know are working to slow the spread of coronavirus and save lives.

As we all stay home to keep each other safe, the Victorian Government has today announced a number of programs and projects to keep Victoria connected.

More support will be available to educators and teachers to better prepare for children moving from kindergarten to school.

Early childhood language teachers will get the opportunity to boost their language teaching skills thanks to the Victorian Government.