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Helping Adopted Victorians Record Their Birth History

The Andrews Labor Government is listening to Victorians who were adopted, including those subjected to historic forced adoption, by changing the law to give adoptees the choice to include both their birth and adoptive parents on their birth certificates.

Victorian Veterans To Have Their Say

Victorian veterans are encouraged to make their voices heard and ensure their experiences remain at the heart of the Andrews Labor Government’s veteran support services.

COVID Catch-Up Plan To Deliver For Patients

A record number of Victorians will receive elective surgery as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s COVID Catch-Up Plan – designed to exceed pre-pandemic levels by 25 per cent and get more Victorians the care they need, when they need it.

Putting Young Lives Back On The Right Track

The Andrews Labor Government’s transformation of the youth justice system is giving more young people the best chance to live a rewarding life – with the latest statistics showing Victoria has the lowest rate of young people in supervision in the country.

Affordable Housing Scheme To Ease Rental Crunch

The Andrews Labor Government is tackling housing affordability with a new Australian-first rental scheme that will make at least 2,400 homes available to low to moderate income earners across the state.

Giving Victorian Kids The Best Mental Health Support

The Andrews Labor Government will boost mental health and wellbeing support at Victorian schools, ensuring kids have access to a full suite of mental health tools to thrive at school and in life, as a key response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System gets underway.

New Station And Rail Bridge For Keon Parade

Communities in Reservoir and Thomastown will soon benefit from a new station and elevated rail bridge over Keon Parade, with the removal of the dangerous and congested level crossing set to boost safety in Melbourne’s north.

One Year Of Fairer, Safer Renting

Renters have been able to keep pets in their homes without written consent from their rental provider since March 2020, with further reforms introduced the following year.

500 Trained Jobseekers To Ease Hospo Staff Shortages

As part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $200 million Business Stimulus Package, $6.68 million in Jobs Victoria funding will support workers to be trained for hospitality jobs with small to medium sized businesses.

Victorians Starting Apprenticeships In Record Numbers

The latest National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) report shows Victoria leading the nation with the highest increase in apprenticeship commencements, doubling to almost 50,000 Victorians in the 12 months to September 2021. More than 9,500 apprentices began in Victoria in the September quarter alone.