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The Victorian Budget 2021/22 invests $68.8 million for health‑related research, headlined by $50 million to establish mRNA vaccine and therapeutic manufacturing capabilities in Melbourne.

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in more support for seniors, Victorians living with disability and vulnerable communities – ensuring no one is left behind as we recover from the pandemic.

Victoria’s multi‑billion‑dollar creative economy will be reinvigorated thanks to an unprecedented $288 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government in the Victorian Budget 2021/22.

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 will build on Victoria’s ability to respond to natural disasters, with a $138.8 million over seven years to replace CFA radio equipment with modern digital technology, strengthening brigades’ emergency response and keeping volunteers safe.

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 invests $400.7 million to deliver our nation‑leading Three-Year-Old Kindergarten roll‑out, build and upgrade early learning facilities and ensure our most vulnerable children remain supported as we recover from the pandemic.

The Andrews Labor Government will give much needed tax cuts to first home buyers trying to crack into the property market and to businesses across the state, in a bid to boost Victoria’s economic recovery as part of the Victorian Budget 2021/22.

Victoria’s economy is surging back to life with jobs and workforce participation recovering to pre‑pandemic levels – especially for women – as the Andrews Labor Government’s strong, balanced and responsible financial management secures our state’s recovery.

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering the biggest social reform in our state’s history, investing in the mental health system Victoria deserves – and the Victorians we need to deliver it.

Last year was tough. Now, we are on the road to recovery.