A milestone in the Western Bulldogs’ proud 145-year history is being marked today, with demolition of the old EJ Whitten Stand making way for a major upgrade of facilities at Whitten Oval, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.

More early childhood teachers and educators will be eligible for financial incentives to encourage them to work in kindergarten programs where they’re most needed, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s landmark Best Start, Best Life early childhood education reforms.

Victorians will be better protected from sexual harassment in the workplace under leading reforms which will change the way employers must deal with this disgraceful behaviour.

Grieving families will no longer have to share the cause of a loved one’s death as they navigate difficult administrative tasks following a loss.

Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Ingrid Stitt today announced $1 million for Gowrie Victoria to provide mentors to provisionally registered early childhood teachers over the next year.

The protection and preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage will be strengthened, ensuring it is managed by First Nations people, for First Nations people, backed by the Andrews Labor Government.

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring schools and early childhood centres can stay safe and open through terms 3 and 4 with the distribution of free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), helping limit the spread of COVID-19 while also easing cost of living pressures for families.

Changes made under the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations 2022 will allow employers to collect the vaccination information of workers if they choose to have vaccination requirements to keep their workplaces CovidSafe.

As part of Victoria’s continued response to the coronavirus pandemic and as we continue to manage the challenges winter presents, I have extended the pandemic declaration to apply to the State of Victoria from 11.59pm Tuesday 12 July for three months.

The Andrews Labor Government today acknowledged the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s Interim Report, an important step forward in their work.

The state’s new liquor regulator, Liquor Control Victoria, has today been established and will play a vital role in helping reduce liquor-related harm and ensuring the liquor industry continues to receive the strongest regulatory oversight.

Safe driving rewards and easier registration and licensing are among benefits being delivered to motorists across the state, with the transformation of VicRoads to streamline interactions for millions of Victorians.

Workers and families affected by the devastating effects of silicosis and similar occupational diseases can now access more support to get compensation thanks to changes from the Andrews Labor Government to occupational health and safety laws.

The Andrews Labor Government will boost TAFE training opportunities for Victoria’s future early childhood education and care workforce – supporting the massive decade-long transformation of the sector across the state.

Victoria’s Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme has reached a significant milestone as it marks three years of supporting workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security sectors.

These new appointments bring the number of women in the Victorian Cabinet to 14 – more than any other Australian jurisdiction – with three of the four parliamentary leadership positions also filled by women.

More traineeships are being offered in early childhood education as the Andrews Labor Government invests in giving Victorian kids the best start.