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Backing Portland Jobs And Our Economy

The Andrews Labor Government has reached an in-principle funding agreement to help secure the future of Alcoa’s Portland Smelter – saving Victorian jobs and protecting the local economy.

Experts To Power Our Economy And The Jobs Of The Future

Work is underway to help Victoria’s greatest minds make discoveries and breakthroughs that change lives, save lives and drive the future of Victoria’s economy, with the appointment of a new independent expert board.

Focusing On Workplace Safety And Preventing Fatalities

The Andrews Labor Government is reminding employers of the serious consequences for failing to meet health and safety obligations, following the tragic deaths of 65 people due to work related injury or disease in Victorian workplaces last year.

Jobs Victoria: Helping More Victorians Get Back To Work

Jobs Victoria Advocates will work on the ground in libraries, community halls and shopping centres to help people who have lost their jobs due to the effects of the pandemic and the long-term unemployed, with access to employment services, training opportunities and other support.

New Science Hubs To Support Bio And Tech Innovation

La Trobe University will become a one-stop-shop for the development of innovative products like anti-viral medication, water treatment solutions and portable farm technology thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government.

New Bushfire Response Facility For Upper Murray

A new $10.3 million state-of-the-art office and depot facility funded by the Andrews Labor Government will increase Forest Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) capacity to respond to and manage bushfires and other emergencies in the Upper Murray District.