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Honouring The Service Of Victorian Veterans

The Allan Labor Government is honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans in Victoria, with new wellbeing supports and grant programs to make sure veterans receive the support they deserve for everything they have given to the state.

Supporting Victoria's Jewish And Islamic Communities

The Allan Labor Government is investing in the safety of Victorian faith communities, with new support to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia to make sure communities feel safe, welcomed and celebrated.

Celebrating The Best And Brightest In Healthcare

The Allan Labor Government has celebrated Victoria’s healthcare workers and their achievements at the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards – recognising their contribution to Victorian healthcare.

Hardship Payments And Apology For Care Leavers

The Allan Labor Government will make a historic formal apology in Parliament, as well as offering hardship payments, to Victorians who experienced historical abuse and neglect as children in institutional care before 1990.

Reforms To Boost Confidence In Local Government

The Allan Labor Government will introduce legislation to improve the performance and accountability of councillors across the state, so Victorians can have confidence in their local government representatives.

Transforming Early Childhood Education

The Allan Labor Government is building on sector insights and partnerships to deliver the best outcomes for children by investing in early childhood education through our $14 billion Best Start, Best Life reforms.

Backing Housing Support Groups That Help Renters

Community organisations helping renters in need will receive more funding as part of the Allan Labor Government’s landmark Housing Statement, with bodies able to put themselves forward from this week.

Targeting Dangerous Drivers To Improve Community Safety

The safety of all Victorians will be at the forefront of new legislation introduced by the Allan Labor Government, with dangerous drivers to be targeted earlier and stronger safety controls placed on recreational firearms.

More Respite Funding For Unpaid Carers

The Allan Labor Government is giving more unpaid carers across Victoria the opportunity to take a break, with extra investment to support organisations to deliver respite for those who give so much to caring duties.

One Year Of Fairer And More Affordable Fertility Care

The Allan Labor Government is celebrating one year of fairer and affordable public fertility care in Victoria - with more than 1,100 people having now taken up the chance to start the family they want.

Backing Our Next Generation Of Cyber Defence Experts

The development of Victoria’s next generation of cyber security experts will be fast-tracked when they are drafted to the front line of the state's cyber defence operations in the coming months.

Staying Safe From Mosquito-Borne Diseases This Summer

The Allan Labor Government is urging Victorians to be proactive in protecting themselves from mosquito-borne diseases this season, with warm weather elevating the risk of transmission in a number of regions across the state.