Gippslanders looking to kickstart a new career in the growing clean energy sector are being given the opportunity thanks to the ‘earn and learn’ jobs program, supported by the Allan Labor Government.

The Allan Labor Government is cracking on with renewable energy projects by accelerating planning approvals – providing investment certainty for Victoria’s growing renewable energy industry and ensuring projects that bring energy prices down are built faster.

Victoria is undertaking a once-in-a-generation energy transition as it works towards reaching 95 per cent renewable energy generation by 2035 and net zero by 2045.

The Andrews Labor Government is securing more jobs and more savings for Victorians, with a new $3 million training package to upskill the energy workers of the future.

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in the future and welfare of young people in Whittlesea with a new Youth Hub, in partnership with Whittlesea City Council.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the state’s workforce as we move towards net zero by 2045, today releasing a 10-year clean economy plan to create the training and skills opportunities for workers, businesses, and industry.

Victoria’s Landcare volunteers are receiving more support thanks to this year’s Victorian Landcare Grants and Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping thousands of regional Victorians reduce landfill and improve recycling with new separated glass and organic waste drop-off points opening across Victoria.

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in the state’s biodiversity and helping Victorians get to know our wildlife from the comfort of their home.

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting the number of women working in solar, making the state’s rapidly growing renewables sector more diverse and helping meet skilled worker demand.

The Andrews Labor Government is driving down the cost of living and emissions with the nation’s first Gas Substitution Roadmap, giving Victorians more control over their energy bills.

Government incentives for energy efficient refrigerated cabinets will be removed from the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program as of today until a full activity review can be undertaken.

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering new ways to use our organic waste, boosting jobs across Victoria and diverting waste from landfill while halving emissions by 2030.

Hundreds of Victorian electricians will be given the chance to upskill and work on electric vehicle technology as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

The Andrews Labor Government is recognising the leadership of Victorian students, teachers, schools and communities in combatting climate change and saving resources by embracing sustainability.

The Andrews Labor Government is protecting the community and the environment by helping Victorians to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals.

The Andrews Labor Government is reducing waste by supporting the design and development of new ways to use recycled materials in everyday products.

The Andrews Labor Government is expanding training for solar workers as part of Free TAFE, helping support the booming solar sector to cut emissions and slash power prices for more Victorian families.