The Victorian Government is backing nurses and midwives with improved ratios that will see an extra 500 employed in Victorian hospitals and deliver better care to Victorians.

The Andrews Labor Government has kicked off recruitment for the first ever Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner, an Australian-first position to oversee major reform across Victoria.

The Victorian Government today announced the selection of a new Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, with current Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton to step into the top job on 27 June.

The Victorian Government is giving the State Trustees a boost to help support vulnerable Victorians.

The Victorian Government is continuing to back research and development that harnesses our valuable resources to generate new industries and local jobs in a low emissions environment.

Melbourne’s major cultural institutions will welcome back Victorians in time for the winter school holidays.

The State of Emergency in Victoria will be extended for another three weeks to slow the spread of coronavirus and keep people safe as restrictions are cautiously eased across the state from Monday June 1

The Fire Services Property Levy rate will be reduced on residential properties across the state as part of an overhaul that will make the charge simpler and more consistent – and reflect the establishment of Fire Rescue Victoria.

Victorians are encouraged to recognise the outstanding work of early years professionals in improving the lives of young children by nominating an individual or organisation for a Victorian Early Years Award.

More than half of Victoria’s 1,400 stonemasons have now registered for silica health screening, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s comprehensive action plan to address and prevent unsafe silica exposure.

One of the key things that won’t change is working from home. If you’re currently working from home – you must keep working from home.

The Victorian Government has launched a new jobs hub dedicated to the family violence workforce – to help link people wanting to work in the industry with employers that need staff to help protect women and children.

The Victorian Government is taking action to progress reconciliation and support Aboriginal Victorians.

The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has been granted a three-month extension on the delivery of its final report due to the impacts of coronavirus, ensuring the Commission has the time it needs to engage with Victorians.

Students at 78 schools across the state will share in close to $6 million of funding, for works at their schools thanks to the Victorian Government.

The Victorian Government is leading a rapid, coordinated response to ensure the TAFE and training sector continues to provide the skills the state needs to respond to the coronavirus crisis and prepare for recovery.

The Victorian Government is extending the deadline for the mandatory registration of private pools and spas due to the impacts of coronavirus.

The Victorian Government is backing multicultural media outlets across the state with grants for new equipment and technology.