News

Legislation To Allow Medicinal Cannabis Trial

The Allan Labor Government will introduce legislation into Parliament today to support a world-leading trial assessing the effects of medicinal cannabis on driving behaviour.

Access To Toy Libraries For More Victorian Families

The Allan Labor Government is giving more Victorian families access to high-quality toys and equipment for children to explore and learn through play – with grants to establish new and support existing toy libraries now open.

Rights, Refunds, Remedies: Backing Fairness For Consumers

Victorians are being reminded they can contact Consumer Affairs Victoria for help with retail and shopping issues if they find they’ve been sold a dodgy product or poor services that waste their hard-earned money.

Building New Homes For The Future Of Victoria

The Allan and Albanese Labor Governments are building more homes for Victorians, creating a blueprint for the long-term renewal of the Banksia Gardens neighbourhood in Broadmeadows.

Supporting Women To Thrive In Sports

In a year that will be remembered for the record-breaking FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Allan Labor Government is backing more Victorian women employed in sport and recreation to further their careers.

Honouring The Life Of Ron Barassi AM

A State Memorial Service to honour the life of AFL legend Ronald (Ron) Dale Barassi AM will be held at 11am on Friday 10 November, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Disability And Death Benefits Made Available To Police

Victoria’s hardworking police, Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and their families will have better financial protection and peace of mind should anything tragic happen thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government.

Supporting Our Kids To Get Ready, Get Set, Get Active

The Allan Labor Government’s latest sporting grants program will bring more Victorians together through sport, encouraging young athletes to join their local sports club and discover the benefits of being active.

Supporting Young Women To Work In Trades And Tech

The Allan Labor Government is supporting the growth of women’s participation in trades and tech, encouraging teenagers to pursue dedicated education streams to build a career in the burgeoning sectors.

New Mental Health Centre Supporting Children And Families

The Allan Labor Government is improving access to support and treatment for children in need of specialised mental health care with Victoria’s first child and family centre now open in Melbourne’s north east.

Victoria's Economy Continues To Grow, Powering Jobs

The Victorian economy is growing strongly and providing jobs for workers with more than 130,000 Victorians joining the workforce over the past 12 months – the best performance in the country.

Industry Queues Up To Build Thousands Of New Homes

The Allan Labor Government’s bold housing reforms are igniting interest from industry partners looking to be part of Victoria’s nation-leading plans to build 800,000 new homes over the next decade.