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New Online Learners’ Test Rolling Out Statewide

Thousands more young Victorians can now take their learner permit tests without waiting for an appointment date or travelling to a VicRoads Service Centre, as the roll-out of the Andrews Labor Government’s new online test scales up.

Helping Vulnerable Victorians Stay Warm, And Cool, For Less

Victoria’s most vulnerable residents will be warmer in winter and cooler in summer thanks to rebates of $1,000 from the Andrews Labor Government to replace old heaters with energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioners in homes managed by community housing organisations.

More Ambulances, More Paramedics And More Beds

As we continue to recover from the global coronavirus pandemic, the Andrews Labor Government is putting more paramedics and ambulances on the road and ensuring health services are equipped to meet the unprecedented levels of demand we’re seeing across the country. 

Restrictions Ease For More Victorian Businesses

Density quotients of one person per two square metres will soon be lifted for small-to-medium sized venues across the state – but Victorians need to keep playing their part to help us stay safe and stay open by checking in using the Victorian Government QR Code Service through the Service Victoria app.

Strengthening The Victorian Criminal Justice System

The Andrews Labor Government will strengthen Victoria’s criminal justice system with a Special Investigator, Implementation Monitor and significant investment in the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) and the courts.

Action Taken Against Misleading Solar Seller

The Andrews Labor Government is warning businesses against misleading and aggressive sales tactics, after the Federal Court handed down more than $3 million in penalties to Vic Solar Technologies Pty Ltd and its director Sunny Srinivasan for breaching the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

Level Crossing Construction Ramping Up In Preston

The Andrews Labor Government’s work to remove four dangerous and congested level crossings in Preston is scaling up, with a six-day construction blitz to take place along the Mernda line from this evening.

Training For The Job You Want: New Skills Authority

Victorians will be able to access the training they need for the jobs they want as the Andrews Labor Government makes a $383.8 million investment in skills, training and higher education in the Victorian Budget 2021/22.

Faster And Fairer Outcomes For Injured Workers

More workers’ compensation disputes will be resolved faster and more efficiently thanks to new laws passed by Parliament today – delivering fairer outcomes for Victorians and helping them to get back to work as soon as they can.