Statement From The Minister For Energy
The Victorian Government will put AGL workers first in our response to today’s decision from AGL shareholders that its Loy Yang A power plant will close by 2035.
The Victorian Government will put AGL workers first in our response to today’s decision from AGL shareholders that its Loy Yang A power plant will close by 2035.
The Andrews Labor Government will introduce the biggest energy storage targets in Australia – driving down power bills, creating thousands of jobs and boosting renewable energy investment across Victoria.
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Traditional Owner groups’ self-determination and economic independence while driving down emissions through renewable energy projects.
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting communities to recycle by investing in sorting and collection facilities in regional Victoria, diverting waste from landfill and creating local jobs.
Victorians will have the chance to pay tribute to Uncle Jack Charles, his life and contributions to our state at a State Funeral Service.
More patients with a disability who have been medically cleared but are stuck waiting in hospital for a NDIS plan will be able to go home earlier, with the Andrews Labor Government expanding a program to reduce bed block around the state.
Volunteers will soon uncover the secrets of the much-loved Little Penguin colony at St Kilda pier thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.
In a sensible step to ensure national consistency, and with COVID case numbers well below their winter peak, masks will no longer be mandatory to wear on public transport.
Applications for hundreds of mental health and wellbeing workforce scholarships and grants are now open as vital work continues to build a diverse and robust mental health and wellbeing workforce.
The Andrews Labor Government and Victoria’s public transport operators are gearing up for their biggest week in two years with passenger numbers set to swell for the Melbourne Royal Show and Grand Final week festivities.