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Startups Accelerating Health, Transport Breakthroughs

The first class of Australia’s inaugural GovTech accelerator has developed projects that will help identify health risks, better support hospital patients and improve safety and information on our public transport network

Victorian Students Excel In Reading

Victorian students are continuing to excel in reading with a significant increase in the number of students performing at the highest level according to new data released yesterday.

Victorian Exports Soar As Exporters Take National Prizes

Booming med-tech and pharmaceutical sales have helped propel the value of Victoria’s exports to an all-time high of $57.7 billion, up 10 per cent in a year, as local companies last night won big at the Australian Export Awards.

Regional Focus For Mental Health System Reforms

The Andrews Labor Government will accept each and every one of the recommendations handed down by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, as part of its interim report.

Improving Access To Justice For Class Actions

The Andrews Labor Government is improving access to justice and making it easier to bring class actions for silicosis, wage theft and other forms of wrongdoing – under new legislation before the Parliament.

Taking Dangerous Drivers Off The Road

High-speed hoons and dangerous drivers will be immediately taken from the roads as part of tough new reforms introduced by the Andrews Labor Government.

More Mental Health Support In Primary Schools

Primary school students facing mental health challenges will get the support they need, under a new $1.2 million early intervention and prevention pilot program being launched by the Andrews Labor Government.

Big Rig Brings Rock-Solid Promise Of Low-Emissions Future

A 150-metre tall drilling rig has arrived in Port Phillip Bay before heading along the coast to spend the summer in Gippsland, testing rocks that could store carbon dioxide and reduce Victoria’s emissions.

$520M Growth Fund To Call Melbourne Home

The Andrews Labor Government has welcomed news that the Australian Business Growth Fund will be based in Melbourne, cementing its spot as the home of capital funding.