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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.

Tourist And Heritage Rail Sector Receives Further Funding

The Andrews Labor Government is providing Victoria’s tourist and heritage rail sector with more than half a million dollars in funding to support them with their operations and their work to protect the state’s rail assets.

Find Your Moments For Movement In Get Active Week

Victorians are being encouraged to add up all the time they’re active to make up 30 minutes of exercise a day as the Andrews Labor Government leads the way on a new health initiative.

Building A Strong And Resilient Triple Zero System

The Victorian Government is continuing to transform the state’s Triple Zero system – making sure Victorians get the help they need in an emergency and strengthening our health system with more call-takers and dispatchers, better staff training and support, and stronger governance.