Victoria will lead all states in economic growth over the next fiveyears, according to forecasts in the Deloitte Access Economics’ Business Outlook report released today.

Recreational duck and quail hunting will continue in Victoria with important changes to ensure it remains safe, sustainable and responsible.

Four new courses in hospitality, youth work, kitchen management and tourism are now available through the Allan Labor Government’s Free TAFE initiative, giving Victorians more opportunities to learn new skills and grow their careers.

The Allan Labor Government is once again stepping up to fill the gap in primary care – with the delivery of a generous $32 million grant program to recruit more GPs.

The Allan Labor Government’s bold reforms to the planning system have already reached a major milestone, with the backlog of housing approvals more than halfway cleared.

The Allan Labor Government is backing more reasons to live, work and stay in the Yarra Valley, with the redevelopment of the Valley’s popular winery Helen and Joey Estate now complete.

The Allan Labor Government is continuing to support more women to enter and succeed in the male-dominated energy and manufacturing industries – with applications for a new round of grants to drive equality in the workplace, now open.

The Allan Labor Government’s investment into a local biotechnology firm will bring peanut allergy sufferers around the world one step closer to an innovative new treatment that could save lives.

The release of a landmark survey dedicated to Victorian women’s health has confirmed what women already know: their pain is real – and regularly overlooked.

Arden Station – the first of five new stations making up the Metro Tunnel – is now complete and ready for testing before the underground rail line opens a full year ahead of schedule in 2025.

Thousands of Victorian high school leavers are currently considering Free TAFE courses alongside university offers as a pathway to rewarding future careers, thanks to the Allan Labor Government.

Victorians in every corner of the state have thrown their support behind the Allan Labor Government’s Container Deposit Scheme – returning more than 100 million containers, and pocketing over $10 million in refunds in just two months.

Women and families living in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs can now realise their dream of starting or growing their family, with the Allan Labor Government’s nation-leading public fertility care service now available at the Mercy Hospital for Women.

The Allan Labor Government is delivering a further four Rapid Access Hubs as part of its landmark $1.5 billion dollar COVID Catch Up Plan – supporting an additional 6,000 planned surgeries annually.

Council rate increases will be capped at the forecast Consumer Price Index for next financial year, continuing the Allan Labor Government’s drive to reduce pressures on household budgets.

Hundreds of additional kindergarten staff will be provided with an online observation-based tool to support a consistent understanding and assessment of children’s strengths and abilities, thanks to the Allan Labor Government.

The Allan Labor Government is relieving the financial burden on families and making it easier to find a kindergarten place by boosting funding for local council central enrolment systems.

The Allan Labor Government is helping all children get the best start to life – no matter their abilities – with more than 330 kindergartens across Victoria sharing in $10 million to upgrade facilities and buy specialist equipment.