Level Crossing Project Delivers 50th New Station
The Allan Labor Government has officially opened the 50th new or upgraded metropolitan station delivered as part of our Level Crossing Removal Project.
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New Industry Training To Make Energy Efficient Homes
The Allan Labor Government is bolstering training for the construction industry to design and build energy efficient 7-star rated and all-electric homes across the state ensuring Victoria’s workforce has the right skills to build the homes of the future.
Making Best Practice Common Practice In The Education State
The Allan Labor Government will embed evidence-based teaching and learning in the Education State – responding to the latest evidence by putting explicit teaching in every classroom. This includes best practice teaching of phonics in the early years.
Reducing Homelessness Through Early Intervention
The Allan Labor Government is targeting family violence and homelessness through a record investment in early intervention programs.
Renewable Energy To Power Our Schools And Hospitals
The Allan Labor Government is building Victoria’s renewable energy future, investing in proven renewable energy technologies like solar and wind to deliver cheap and reliable power to Victorians.
Making More Homes Available For Victorians
The Allan Labor Government is cracking down on vacant properties across Melbourne to make more homes available to Victorians who need them.
Enhancing Energy Safe Victoria's Powers To Protect
The Allan Labor Government has strengthened Energy Safe Victoria’s powers so they can continue to protect Victorian customers and crack down on dodgy retailers.
Victoria's CDS Hits Half A Billion Container Deposits
Victorians in every corner of the state are embracing the Allan Labor Government’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) in record numbers – having returned more than 500 million cans and bottles to be recycled.
Have Your Say On New School Names
As part of the Allan Labor Government’s work to open 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026, communities across the state are encouraged to have their say on the names of six new schools opening in 2025.
Supporting More Bulk-Billed Consults For Victorians
The Allan Labor Government is working with other Australian jurisdictions to support our general practitioners to provide more bulk-billed primary healthcare consultations for families.
Bolstering Energy Resilience During Extreme Weather
Victorian communities are now better protected against power outages caused by extreme weather thanks to investments by the Allan Government to improve energy resilience.
Green Light For World-First Medicinal Cannabis Driving Trial
The Allan Labor Government is kicking off a world-first trial to determine whether Victorians who use medicinal cannabis can drive safely – partnering with a leading Victorian university to get the trial underway.
Victorians Encouraged To Become Life-Makers
For a long time, the possibility of starting a family through IVF has been out of reach for many Victorians – whether it be due to their health, location or financial circumstances.
Aged Care Study To Test Virus Fighting Technology
The Allan Labor Government is backing a world-leading study assessing the efficacy of germicidal ultraviolet light technology in a real-world setting to help reduce the level of COVID-19 and other airborne viruses in aged care residences.
Backing Victorian Business By Abolishing Stamp Duty
The Allan Labor Government’s landmark tax reform for Victorian businesses has passed Parliament, transitioning commercial and industrial properties away from stamp duty from 1 July 2024.
New Community Benefits In Renewable Energy Transition
The Allan Labor Government is making sure communities, landowners and Traditional Owners that host crucial energy infrastructure benefit from the energy transition with a dedicated fund for community energy projects.
Victorian Early Years Awards Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the Victorian Early Years Awards are now open, and it’s time for Victorians to nominate their most innovative, inspiring and dedicated early years teachers, educators, organisations and programs.
New Laws To Keep Workers Safe From Assault And Abuse
The Allan Labor Government will better protect customer-facing workers in retail, fast food and public transport roles from assault and abuse.