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Backing Our Tutor Program To Keep Supporting Kids

Victorian students will get the tailored learning support they need to thrive at school, with the Andrews Labor Government extending the successful Tutor Learning Initiative until at least the end of 2025.

Giving New Victorian Dads The Support They Need

This Father’s Day, the Andrews Labor Government is recognising the important, lifelong role dads play in their children’s lives, delivering a $2 million election commitment to create more dads groups across Victoria.

Promoting Fair Jobs For Vital Community Sector Workers

The Andrews Labor Government is working with the vital social and community services sector to promote secure jobs and build the workforce which delivers critical services to Victorians who need them most.

Building A World-Class Mental Health System For All Victorians

Since the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System handed down its findings, the Andrews Labor Government has opened new services, delivered hundreds of new mental health beds and recruited thousands of dedicated professionals into the mental health workforce.

Delivering Modern Trams For The Future

The Andrews Labor Government is making Victoria’s tram network more modern, reliable and accessible – launching a plan to deliver a $3.8 billion investment in new trams, accessible stops and better travel across Melbourne.

Nazi Salute And Symbols To Be Banned In Victoria

The Nazi salute and other gestures and symbols used by the Nazi Party will be banned in Victoria under new reforms to prevent hateful conduct and address the harm it causes in the community.

Fairer Fares For Taxi Passengers

Victorian taxi passengers will soon have more certainty about what they pay when hailing or catching a cab from a rank – and more confidence they can get a taxi when they need one – when drivers become required to use the taxi meter for unbooked trips.

Sick Pay Guaranteed For Thousands More Casual Workers

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more casual and contract workers access sick and carer’s pay, increasing the number of jobs covered by the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee and extending the pilot until March 2025.

Victoria Tops The Class Again In NAPLAN Results

Students in the Education State have topped the nation in this year’s NAPLAN results – recording ongoing improvement at both primary and secondary levels as Victorian students thrive at school.

Winners Abound With International Student Travel Pass

International students at participating education providers will be able to experience the best of Victoria at a fraction of the cost thanks to a new travel pass that underlines our standing as Australia’s top study destination.

Victoria Leads Nation In Sustained Jobs Growth

Victoria led the country in creating new jobs in July – and was number one over the past 12 months – as the state’s sustained economic recovery produces dividends for families.

Putting A Roof Over More Victorians’ Heads

Thousands of affordable and social housing homes are under construction and welcoming new residents across Victoria, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to deliver more homes for those who need them most.