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.

Energy users will be better protected as they save money on bills and further reduce their emissions under new legislation being introduced today in our nation-leading energy efficiency program.

Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today announced $10 million for the Labor Government’s Nature Fund, to match biodiversity projects proposed by private or philanthropic groups.

Melbourne’s outer suburbs are leading Victoria’s household solar boom – slashing their energy bills by hundreds of dollars each year thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program.

The Andrews Labor Government is backing renewable energy provider Pacific Hydro to create 64 full-time jobs in Geelong by establishing their retail electricity arm Tango Energy.

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.

Victoria’s first fully electric bus depot will be charging 27 buses in Melbourne’s north by early 2024 as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Zero Emissions Bus Trial.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Victorians save on power bills, driving down the cost of living and cutting emissions with neighbourhood batteries to store solar energy.

Five spectacular new lookouts will be built in northern Melbourne’s Plenty Gorge Park as part of a major new trail along the Plenty River.

Visitors to Wilsons Promontory National Park will have more options for staying longer with tenders being sought to build new accommodation for the park.

Victoria’s epic new long-distance walk is getting upgraded trailheads and the iconic MacKenzie Falls area will be upgraded with better facilities, enhanced views and trail connections.

The bid to save the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot was boosted this week, as part of an innovative trial supported by the Andrews Labor Government.

The Andrews Labor Government is protecting one of Victoria’s favourite attractions, ensuring some of Werribee Open Range Zoo’s largest residents will have a secure and sustainable water source into the future.

Victorians will enjoy supercharged solar savings, new green spaces and more renewable jobs as the Andrews Labor Government drives down energy bills and emissions.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping even more Victorians save hundreds of dollars each year on their energy bills. Eligibility for Victoria’s nation leading $1.3 billion Solar Homes program will be expanded, enabling households to access rebates for both solar panels and solar hot water..

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.

The Andrews Labor Government is tackling climate change with 210,000 new trees being planted in the west of Melbourne by November, growing green spaces, driving down pollution and creating jobs.

Electric buses will enter the regional bus network for the first time as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s three-year Zero Emissions Bus Trial – creating a cleaner and more sustainable transport network.