Treaty Another Step Closer For Victoria
The Allan Labor Government has taken another important step towards Treaty negotiations and a better shared future for all Victorians, with this week’s opening of the Treaty Negotiations Database.
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Saving Lives By Banning Engineered Stone
The Allan Labor Government is banning the use of engineered stone from July this year, protecting Victorian workers from deadly silicosis.
Nurses And Midwives To Receive 28.4 Per Cent Pay Rise
The Allan Labor Government will deliver a massive pay increase for our hardworking nurses and midwives.
More Support For Our Vibrant Multicultural Festivals
The Allan Labor Government continues to support multicultural festivals and events across the state, with significant funding to help multicultural communities celebrate their culture, heritage, and traditions.
Pill Testing Trial To Keep People Safe – And Save Lives
The Allan Labor Government will trial pill testing – also known as drug checking – in Victoria from this summer.
Level Crossing Project Delivers 50th New Station
The Allan Labor Government has officially opened the 50th new or upgraded metropolitan station delivered as part of our Level Crossing Removal Project.
Making Best Practice Common Practice In The Education State
The Allan Labor Government will embed evidence-based teaching and learning in the Education State – responding to the latest evidence by putting explicit teaching in every classroom. This includes best practice teaching of phonics in the early years.
Reducing Homelessness Through Early Intervention
The Allan Labor Government is targeting family violence and homelessness through a record investment in early intervention programs.
Making More Homes Available For Victorians
The Allan Labor Government is cracking down on vacant properties across Melbourne to make more homes available to Victorians who need them.
Victoria's CDS Hits Half A Billion Container Deposits
Victorians in every corner of the state are embracing the Allan Labor Government’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) in record numbers – having returned more than 500 million cans and bottles to be recycled.
Supporting More Bulk-Billed Consults For Victorians
The Allan Labor Government is working with other Australian jurisdictions to support our general practitioners to provide more bulk-billed primary healthcare consultations for families.
Green Light For World-First Medicinal Cannabis Driving Trial
The Allan Labor Government is kicking off a world-first trial to determine whether Victorians who use medicinal cannabis can drive safely – partnering with a leading Victorian university to get the trial underway.
Victorians Encouraged To Become Life-Makers
For a long time, the possibility of starting a family through IVF has been out of reach for many Victorians – whether it be due to their health, location or financial circumstances.
Aged Care Study To Test Virus Fighting Technology
The Allan Labor Government is backing a world-leading study assessing the efficacy of germicidal ultraviolet light technology in a real-world setting to help reduce the level of COVID-19 and other airborne viruses in aged care residences.
Backing Victorian Business By Abolishing Stamp Duty
The Allan Labor Government’s landmark tax reform for Victorian businesses has passed Parliament, transitioning commercial and industrial properties away from stamp duty from 1 July 2024.
Victorian Early Years Awards Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the Victorian Early Years Awards are now open, and it’s time for Victorians to nominate their most innovative, inspiring and dedicated early years teachers, educators, organisations and programs.
New Laws To Keep Workers Safe From Assault And Abuse
The Allan Labor Government will better protect customer-facing workers in retail, fast food and public transport roles from assault and abuse.
Defibrillators Ready To Save Lives At Melbourne Train Stations
Victorians now have access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at every staffed station across Melbourne’s train network.