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Regional Focus For Mental Health System Reforms

The Andrews Labor Government will accept each and every one of the recommendations handed down by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, as part of its interim report.

Improving Access To Justice For Class Actions

The Andrews Labor Government is improving access to justice and making it easier to bring class actions for silicosis, wage theft and other forms of wrongdoing – under new legislation before the Parliament.

Taking Dangerous Drivers Off The Road

High-speed hoons and dangerous drivers will be immediately taken from the roads as part of tough new reforms introduced by the Andrews Labor Government.

More Mental Health Support In Primary Schools

Primary school students facing mental health challenges will get the support they need, under a new $1.2 million early intervention and prevention pilot program being launched by the Andrews Labor Government.

Big Rig Brings Rock-Solid Promise Of Low-Emissions Future

A 150-metre tall drilling rig has arrived in Port Phillip Bay before heading along the coast to spend the summer in Gippsland, testing rocks that could store carbon dioxide and reduce Victoria’s emissions.

$520M Growth Fund To Call Melbourne Home

The Andrews Labor Government has welcomed news that the Australian Business Growth Fund will be based in Melbourne, cementing its spot as the home of capital funding.

Workplace Manslaughter Enshrined In Law

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on an election commitment and making workplace manslaughter a criminal offence, under tough new laws passed by the Parliament, because no person deserves to die at work.

Supporting Victoria’s Indian Communities

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Victoria’s Indian communities build and improve community facilities to ensure they have safe and welcoming places to meet.

E-Cigarette Liquids Are Deadly For Kids

The Andrews Labor Government has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with e-liquids after alarming information revealed the product is becoming more deadly.