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The Andrews Labor Government will introduce sweeping integrity reforms as part of the most significant overhaul of parliamentary oversight in the country.

Senior Victorians are being invited to have their say and help shape government services, with the opening of Australia’s largest research project of its kind examining their experiences.

The Victorian Government is delivering another unprecedented investment into Victoria’s health system, making sure patients are getting the quality care they need during periods of record demand and increasing COVID and flu hospitalisations, and giving our healthcare workers the helping hand they need.

A milestone in the Western Bulldogs’ proud 145-year history is being marked today, with demolition of the old EJ Whitten Stand making way for a major upgrade of facilities at Whitten Oval, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.

More early childhood teachers and educators will be eligible for financial incentives to encourage them to work in kindergarten programs where they’re most needed, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s landmark Best Start, Best Life early childhood education reforms.

Victorians will be better protected from sexual harassment in the workplace under leading reforms which will change the way employers must deal with this disgraceful behaviour.

Grieving families will no longer have to share the cause of a loved one’s death as they navigate difficult administrative tasks following a loss.

Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Ingrid Stitt today announced $1 million for Gowrie Victoria to provide mentors to provisionally registered early childhood teachers over the next year.

The protection and preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage will be strengthened, ensuring it is managed by First Nations people, for First Nations people, backed by the Andrews Labor Government.

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring schools and early childhood centres can stay safe and open through terms 3 and 4 with the distribution of free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), helping limit the spread of COVID-19 while also easing cost of living pressures for families.