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Nation-Leading Reforms To Hold Casino To Account

The Andrews Labor Government is introducing major reforms to tackle gambling related harm and address money laundering at Crown Melbourne, with legislation to implement a further twelve recommendations from the Royal Commission introduced to Parliament today.

Boosting Melbourne’s Tram Safety

Travelling on Melbourne’s iconic tram network and driving in the CBD will soon be faster and safer thanks to new separation kerbing being rolled-out along key routes to prevent dozens of crashes and near-misses each year.

Closing The Gender Investment Gap

An Andrews Labor Government backed investment fund for women-led startups is celebrating one-year helping local entreprenuers unlocking millions in capital.

Virtual Care Easing Pressure On Our Health System

A new care pathway is being introduced for older Victorians living in residential aged care as part of an Andrews Labor Government investment to help ease pressure on our hospitals and ambulances.

Getting More New Teachers Into More Victorian Classrooms

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting Victoria’s teaching workforce when it’s needed most – training thousands of new educators through employment-based teaching degrees to give future teachers first-hand classroom experience while they learn.

Shelter And Support For Homeless In Melbourne

People experiencing homelessness in Melbourne are getting the support they need to get back on their feet thanks to partnerships between the Andrews Labor Government, community housing agencies and councils.

Metro Tracks Ahead With 500 Women Train Drivers

Metro Trains have recruited their 500th female driver – a first in Australia – part of an ongoing drive by the Andrews Labor Government to boost the number of women working in transport.

Melbourne’s Biggest Ever Traffic Light Review Continues

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering the next stage of Melbourne’s most extensive review of traffic lights since their introduction almost 100 years ago, keeping the city moving and ensuring better journeys for all motorists.

Street Party In The Inner North A Symbol Of Pride

The Andrews Labor Government is throwing a massive summer street party as part of a statewide celebration of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities.

Statement From The Premier

Few people have put the pain, the suffering, the hope and the pride of Aboriginal people into words like Archie Roach.

Free TAFE Building Careers In Early Childhood Education

There has never been a better time to begin a rewarding career in early childhood education, with the Andrews Labor Government making it easier than ever to start a Free TAFE course in early childhood at South West TAFE.

Consultation Open For New Suicide Prevention Strategy

The Andrews Labor Government is expanding its suicide prevention response to further support at-risk Victorians – announcing that public consultation is now open for the new Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy.

Delivering A Nation-First Hydrogen Research Facility

Works have begun on Australia’s first fully integrated hydrogen fuel cell research and development facility at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus, under the Andrews Labor Government’s ongoing support of fuel cell and renewable technology.