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A Safer Future And More Support For Victorian Women

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its nation-leading work to end family violence and build a better future for Victorian women with an investment of more than $240 million in the Victorian Budget 2022/23.

Giving Grassroots Sport The Support It Deserves

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in new courts, sports fields and upgrading existing community sporting grounds so more Victorians can get back to the local sports they love.

A Boost For Housing Supply, Jobs And Communities

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a stronger building system with better protections for Victorians while unlocking land for housing supply – boosting thousands of jobs right across Victoria.

Record Jobs, Strong Growth And A Path To Surplus

Record jobs, strong growth and a return to surplus tell the story of Victoria’s remarkable economic recovery from the global pandemic – and new investments from the Andrews Labor Government will keep that momentum strong.

Delivering World Class Care For Victorians At Home

Thousands more Victorians will now get access to our best clinicians, allied health professionals and nurses from the comfort of their own homes thanks to a massive funding boost in the Victorian Budget 2022/23. 

60 Boom Gates Gone For Good

The finish line is in sight at Glenroy, as progress to remove Melbourne’s 60th dangerous and congested level crossing at Glenroy Road and build a new Glenroy Station reaches the final stages.

Literacy And Numeracy Sample GAT Questions Released

Sample questions are now available for teachers, students and their families to view ahead of the new-look General Achievement Test (GAT) to be held this year as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s reform of the VCE and VCAL system.

Supporting Victoria’s Future Clean Energy Workforce

The Andrews Labor Government has secured a fleet of hybrid and electric vehicles for SuniTAFE, to ensure automotive apprentices in Swan Hill and Mildura have the skills they need for Victoria’s clean energy future.

Wonders Of Ancient Greece Arrive At Melbourne Museum

The Andrews Labor Government is reconnecting Victoria’s Greek community with artefacts from their past while delivering Victorians a once in a lifetime opportunity to marvel at the wonders of Ancient Greece.

High Vax Rate Means Most Restrictions Can Safely Ease

As the peak of the Omicron wave begins to subside – and with almost 70 per cent of adults now armed with their third dose – Victoria will move into winter safely with most restrictions removed from 11:59pm, Friday 22 April.

More Vaccinators To Return To Hospital System

Victoria’s army of COVID-19 vaccinators will start returning to the public hospital system, following an extraordinary year delivering more than 6.1 million doses through the country’s best performing state-run vaccination system.

Grants, Concessions Help More Victorians Buy First Home

Victorian first-home buyers are being supported with millions of dollars in grants and concessions each week to help them realise their dreams – and the Andrews Labor Government is urging more people to get involved.

Helping More Seniors Explore Victoria

Having a holiday just got easier for older Victorians with a further 10,000 vouchers awarded as part of the popular Seniors Travel Voucher scheme.