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Growing The Future Of Our Nursery And Garden Industry

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the nursery and garden industry across the state to identify opportunities for growth, including attracting workers for the future and addressing skills gaps.

Clear Laws For Victoria Police‘s Use Of Informants

Landmark reforms will strengthen Victoria Police’s management of human sources, also known as informants, and establish clear independent oversight of police to restore public confidence in the justice system and protect informants when they are used.

Swabs Away - Wearable Tech Gives Instant COVID Check

An instant sensor that can detect COVID-19 and smart bedding monitors for aged care residents are among the projects to be developed with the Andrews Labor Government supporting a groundbreaking new medical device prototype facility at RMIT University.

IKON Park Reborn As The Home Of AFLW

The Andrews Labor Government has transformed IKON Park into a world class sporting facility with amenities that support all AFL teams, delivering Carlton Football Club an upgraded ground and becoming the new home of AFLW.

Backing Victorian Companies To Go Global And Grow Jobs

The Andrews Labor Government is connecting Victorian businesses to key international markets and driving jobs growth with a packed schedule of more than 30 trade missions around the world in the next 12 months.

Victoria’s Healthcare Worker Recruitment Blitz

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting Victoria’s healthcare workforce by recruiting hundreds of doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals living overseas – including healthcare workers wanting to return home – to help ease pressure on the hospital system.

Lived Experience To Grow Our Mental Health Workforce

The Andrews Labor Government is bringing lived experience to the heart of the mental health sector, launching a new workforce initiative as vital work continues to transform Victoria’s Mental Health and Wellbeing system.

Accelerating Vocational Pathways With VCE Reforms

Victorian teachers will be supported to retrain as vocational specialists, and those working in in-demand trades can upskill to become teachers, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s huge boost to applied learning.

Promoting Fairer Jobs And Recognising Good Employers

The Andrews Labor Government is putting workers first and recognising excellent employers by prioritising suppliers and businesses that have fair labour standards and do the right thing by their staff.

Increased Support For Accessible Passenger Transport

The Andrews Labor Government is addressing accessibility issues for taxi and rideshare passengers with low mobility, encouraging drivers to prioritise bookings through a boost to the Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP).