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Free TAFE For More Healthcare Workers Across Our State

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering more Free TAFE courses to build Victoria’s most in-demand industries – with new free courses available in emergency healthcare, mental health, family violence and agriculture in 2023.

Building Our Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce

The Andrews Labor Government is building a mental health workforce that provides culturally safe and inclusive care by supporting traineeships and scholarships for Aboriginal people who want to work in the sector.

Underquoting Blitz To Save Victorians‘ Time And Money

The Andrews Labor Government has established a dedicated taskforce to crack down on underquoting and protect Victorians from wasting time and money investigating properties they simply can’t afford.

Victoria Leads Nation In Job-Creating Investment

Billions of dollars more in international investment flows into Victoria than any other state – underlining the benefits of the Andrews Labor Government’s ambitious investment attraction strategy.

Boosting Workplace Gender Equality

The Andrews Labor Government is funding nation-leading research to boost gender equality and help create a fairer workplace into the future.

Funding To Establish Centre For Local Medtech Innovators

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting local medtech manufacturers and innovators to compete in the booming global market and create local high-skilled jobs in one of Victoria’s fastest growing industries.

Sensible Changes To Pandemic Orders

As part of Victoria’s ongoing management of the coronavirus pandemic, amendments will be made to the pandemic orders to align with recent decisions made by National Cabinet.

Celebrating Safely With Melbourne Royal Showbags

Visitors young and old to the iconic Melbourne Royal Show will be able to safely enjoy a range of showbags after this year’s line-up passed mandatory safety standard inspections.

Creating More Economic Opportunities For Victorian Women

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its nation-leading work in gender equality across Victoria, with new data measuring the public sector’s work to remove barriers to women’s success in the workforce and $3 million to deliver targeted industry strategies to boost participation in male-dominated sectors.

Breakthrough For Kidney Disease Patients

Victorian-led research backed by the Andrews Labor Government is now aiding in the early detection of kidney disease so it can be treated sooner.