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$200 Million Package To Support Jobs, Economy, Business

The Andrews Labor Government will deliver a major stimulus injection to help businesses recover strongly from the effects of the Omicron variant – targeting key sectors led by hospitality and tourism.

Have Your Say On Victoria’s Property Laws

Victorians are urged to have their say on the state’s real estate industry, with a public consultation paper launching today to ensure current consumer laws are best supporting fair and easy access to the housing market.

Exhibition Brings Wonders Of Ancient Greece To Melbourne

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Melbourne’s Greek community share the wonders of their ancient past in an Australian-first exhibition which brings precious artefacts from Greece exclusively to Melbourne.

Putting An End To Cruel Conversion Practices

Landmark reforms introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to protect LGBTIQ+ Victorians against harmful practices have come into effect, putting an end to bigoted practices that seek to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Putting Young Victorians On The Road To Employment

Young Victorians geared up for a career in the automotive industry are being given the opportunity to fulfill their dreams through a training program for at-risk young people, funded by the Andrews Labor Government.

Funding Boost For Aboriginal Family Violence Services

More Aboriginal organisations and community groups will be able to support their communities with applications open for funding to deliver more Aboriginal frontline family violence services and initiatives.

Wirkara Kulpa Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy Launched

Building on efforts to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children and young people in the justice system, the Victorian Government has today unveiled Wirkara Kulpa, Victoria’s first Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy.

Final Steps To Resume All Elective Surgery

All elective surgery across public and private hospitals can resume by the end of the month, as the impact of the Omicron wave continues to subside and stabilise.

Independent Expert Voices To Oversee Pandemic Response

The Minister for Health has today appointed a panel of independent experts to provide oversight and advice as part of Australia’s most transparent and accountable pandemic management framework.

Works Underway To Improve Popular Rye Pier

The Andrews Labor Government is improving safety and accessibility at one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most popular landmarks, with upgrade works to Rye Pier now underway.

Supporting Our Veteran Community

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting wellbeing support for veterans and their families as hearings recommence at the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

More International Flights Means More Jobs For Victorians

A major international airline is increasing its services to Melbourne, creating 110 new jobs in the aviation and tourism sectors and delivering a $17 million boost to the economy – thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.