More Aboriginal organisations and community groups will be able to support their communities with applications open for funding to deliver more Aboriginal frontline family violence services and initiatives.

Building on efforts to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children and young people in the justice system, the Victorian Government has today unveiled Wirkara Kulpa, Victoria’s first Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy.

All elective surgery across public and private hospitals can resume by the end of the month, as the impact of the Omicron wave continues to subside and stabilise.

The Andrews Labor Government is investigating long-term reforms to the state’s electricity distribution network following prolonged power outages caused by last year’s severe storms.

Victorian community sports clubs are being encouraged to register as an activity provider to make it more affordable for families across the state to get into community sport.

Sunshine Station will be expanded to add a new regional platform by 2029, as part of its transformation into a transport superhub and the key connection point for the regions, Melbourne CBD and the airport.

More jobs are on the menu for Victorians looking for work in the hospitality sector, as the Andrews Labor Government boosts the number of workers in our pubs, restaurants and cafes.

The Minister for Health has today appointed a panel of independent experts to provide oversight and advice as part of Australia’s most transparent and accountable pandemic management framework.

(Thursday, 5 August 2021): I rise to acknowledge and thank the Northern Health staff, volunteers and everyone involved in vaccinating our community in the electorate of Mill Park.

(Thursday, 10 June 2021): I wish to place on the record my heartfelt gratitude to Sikh Community Connections and their volunteers, who have stepped up to the challenges that the pandemic has brought, making sure that those in difficult financial circumstances or those who isolate to protect our community have access to a freshly cooked vegetarian meal.

(Wednesday, 26 May 2021): I am pleased to inform the house that last week I was able to honour some of our local environmental volunteers at an afternoon tea in my electorate office.

(Thursday, 6 May 2021): I was privileged to recently attend and address the public memorial for George Zangalis, a giant of the left in Australia, who passed away on 26 March aged 90.

Community organisations across the state can cut energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce waste thanks to two Andrews Labor Government programs.

The ongoing protection of the platypus − one of Australia’s most loved, yet mysterious creatures – has received a boost thanks to Andrews Labor Government funding for a new Australian Platypus Conservation Centre.

The Andrews Labor Government is improving safety and accessibility at one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most popular landmarks, with upgrade works to Rye Pier now underway.

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting wellbeing support for veterans and their families as hearings recommence at the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

(Thursday, 18 February 2021): I rise to honour the life of Jegarajasegaram Pathinathan, a very dear friend of mine and an inspiring community leader in the Tamil community.

(Thursday, 18 March 2021): I rise to inform the house of the great celebration held last week for the official opening of the all-abilities play space in my electorate of Mill Park.