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Investigating Impacts Of COVID-19 On Gambling Harm

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in new research to examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the gambling environment and the implications for associated behaviours and harm.

First look at long-awaited Melbourne Airport Rail

Victorians have been given a glimpse of how Melbourne Airport Rail could look at key locations along its route, including the soon-to-be second highest bridge in Melbourne, as the Australian and Victorian governments get on with delivering the long awaited airport rail line.

Future Homes Delivers Winning Designs

Four innovative apartment designs have been announced as winners in the Andrews Labor Government’s Future Homes design competition. The competition sought designs that could be easily replicated across Melbourne.

A Historic Day For Renters In Victoria

Renters across Victoria are embracing more than 130 reforms now in place thanks to Andrews Labor Government’s reforms to make renting fairer and safer for all Victorians.

Record Number Of Victorians Land Their First Home

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more people buy their dream home, with thousands of first home buyers spared millions of dollars in stamp duty costs over the past financial year. Victorians have saved almost $3 billion on their first home, through stamp duty discounts..

Delivering A Safe And Secure Quarantine System

International passenger flights to Victoria will resume following comprehensive expert reviews into the management of new highly-infectious, rapidly changing variants of coronavirus.

Funding Boost For Victoria’s Multicultural Media Outlets

Multicultural and multilingual community media organisations across the state will receive extra support to deliver their vital media services, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Multicultural Media Stimulus Program.

Supporting Aboriginal Children And Young People

The Andrews Labor Government is investing nearly $12 million in culturally specific services and programs to help change the lives of Aboriginal young people and children.

Staying Local To Honour Their Service This ANZAC Day

Victorians will be able to honour the sacrifice of our service men and women in person this year, with hundreds of local services expected at RSLs across the state and limited attendance at the traditional ANZAC Day Dawn Service and March.

Celebrating 200 Years Of Greek Independence

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the Greek community to hold events across Victoria marking two centuries since the revolution that led to the formation of the modern Greek state.

Victoria To Further Relax COVIDSafe Settings

Victoria will further relax its COVIDSafe settings, allowing for more visitors in the home, reduced mask wearing and an increase in the number of people allowed in live music venues and other settings.