An average of eleven vaccines a minute have been administered by Victoria’s state-run services since the COVID-19 vaccination program commenced 12 months ago today.

As hospitalisation rates decline and third dose vaccination rates increase, a number of sensible changes to pandemic orders and public health recommendations in Victoria will come into place at 11:59pm on Friday 25 February 2022.

Locals and tourists on the Mornington Peninsula can now access more frequent and reliable bus services thanks to upgrades including a new on-demand service starting today.

Organisations and groups who serve Victoria’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer communities will be able to apply for further funding to help them grow, as part of a new round of grants for LGBTIQ+ groups.

The Andrews Labor Government will deliver a major stimulus injection to help businesses recover strongly from the effects of the Omicron variant – targeting key sectors led by hospitality and tourism.

Users of Victoria’s precious waterways can now better protect aquatic birds, mammals and fish, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

I rise to congratulate proud Kokatha/Gunditjmara man David Arden, a noted guitarist, singer and storyteller who lives in my electorate of Mill Park.

The proposed Sea to Summit experience in East Gippsland is a step closer, with research into the multi-day walking trail showing strong support from stakeholders and the local community.

Food supply chain businesses can now click-and-collect rapid antigen tests at two Bunnings stores as part of an Andrews Labor Government pilot.

Final preparations are underway at the Victorian Quarantine Hub with the facility due to accept its first residents from Monday.

The Andrews Labor Government is drought proofing the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne − with high-quality recycled water now being used to irrigate the award-winning Australian Garden and plant nursery.

Victorians are urged to have their say on the state’s real estate industry, with a public consultation paper launching today to ensure current consumer laws are best supporting fair and easy access to the housing market.

Victorians from multicultural communities are invited to enter a new photography competition and tell their story.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Melbourne’s Greek community share the wonders of their ancient past in an Australian-first exhibition which brings precious artefacts from Greece exclusively to Melbourne.

Landmark reforms introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to protect LGBTIQ+ Victorians against harmful practices have come into effect, putting an end to bigoted practices that seek to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Construction has begun on a world-class veterinary facility at Werribee Open Range Zoo to treat sick and injured koalas and other precious wildlife from across western Victoria.

Young Victorians geared up for a career in the automotive industry are being given the opportunity to fulfill their dreams through a training program for at-risk young people, funded by the Andrews Labor Government.

The Andrews Labor Government is improving gas heater safety in Victoria by setting a minimum servicing standard for Type A gas appliances such as stoves and cookers, heaters and hot water services.