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Applications Open For Business Events Funding

The Andrews Labor Government has opened the National Business Events Program to support the business events sector and boost the number of interstate visitors to Melbourne.

New Online Learners’ Test Rolling Out Statewide

Thousands more young Victorians can now take their learner permit tests without waiting for an appointment date or travelling to a VicRoads Service Centre, as the roll-out of the Andrews Labor Government’s new online test scales up.

More Ambulances, More Paramedics And More Beds

As we continue to recover from the global coronavirus pandemic, the Andrews Labor Government is putting more paramedics and ambulances on the road and ensuring health services are equipped to meet the unprecedented levels of demand we’re seeing across the country. 

Restrictions Ease For More Victorian Businesses

Density quotients of one person per two square metres will soon be lifted for small-to-medium sized venues across the state – but Victorians need to keep playing their part to help us stay safe and stay open by checking in using the Victorian Government QR Code Service through the Service Victoria app.

Strengthening The Victorian Criminal Justice System

The Andrews Labor Government will strengthen Victoria’s criminal justice system with a Special Investigator, Implementation Monitor and significant investment in the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) and the courts.

Action Taken Against Misleading Solar Seller

The Andrews Labor Government is warning businesses against misleading and aggressive sales tactics, after the Federal Court handed down more than $3 million in penalties to Vic Solar Technologies Pty Ltd and its director Sunny Srinivasan for breaching the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

Level Crossing Construction Ramping Up In Preston

The Andrews Labor Government’s work to remove four dangerous and congested level crossings in Preston is scaling up, with a six-day construction blitz to take place along the Mernda line from this evening.

More Qantas Jobs To Land In Victoria: Major Deal Secured

The Andrews Labor Government has signed a landmark agreement with the Qantas Group that will create hundreds of jobs for Victorians – and secure hundreds more existing jobs in the aviation and related industries.

Training For The Job You Want: New Skills Authority

Victorians will be able to access the training they need for the jobs they want as the Andrews Labor Government makes a $383.8 million investment in skills, training and higher education in the Victorian Budget 2021/22.

Faster And Fairer Outcomes For Injured Workers

More workers’ compensation disputes will be resolved faster and more efficiently thanks to new laws passed by Parliament today – delivering fairer outcomes for Victorians and helping them to get back to work as soon as they can.

Australian-First Academy For Our Best Teachers

Teachers from across our state will benefit from a brand-new multi-site academy of teaching and leadership excellence, as Victoria leads the way in raising the bar on teacher quality.

New Laws To Make Schools Safer For Everyone

The Andrews Labor Government is giving Victorian schools the power to ban aggressive and violent parents from entering school grounds, to protect students and staff.

Awards Recognise Victoria’s Early Years Professionals

Victorians can nominate an individual, early childhood service or organisation for a Victorian Early Years Award to recognise the outstanding work of early years professionals to improve the lives of children and their families.

Honouring Inspiring Aboriginal Leaders

Thirteen inspiring Aboriginal leaders have been recognised for their incredible contributions to lifting up communities, advancing Aboriginal rights, and the other remarkable ways each has helped lay the foundations for a better Victoria for all.