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Free Masks To Keep Victorians Safe This Winter

The Andrews Labor Government will provide free N95 and KN95 masks to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our community and help reduce transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases.

Boosting Mental Health Support For Diverse Communities

Applications are now open for round two of the Diverse Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Grants, which are available for organisations that support and promote the mental health and wellbeing of Victoria’s diverse communities.

Fair Access For Women And Girls In Sport

In an Australian-first, Victoria will have fair access to community sporting facilities for every participant, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government initiative.

Work Begins On Bigger, Better ED At The Children’s

Australia’s leading children’s hospital will soon be able to treat thousands more patients – with a multi-million-dollar expansion of The Royal Children’s Hospital’s emergency department now underway. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced builders have officially started construction on stage two of the redevelopment..

Performance Data Shows Victoria Weathering The Storm

The latest release of quarterly performance data confirms Victoria’s health system is under unprecedented pressure - like every health system across the country - from a busy flu season and the continued pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Half A Million Victorians Receive Free Flu Vaccine

More than half a million Victorians have received a free influenza vaccine to protect themselves and their loved ones this flu season, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s investment in making the flu shot free.

Strong Laws To Protect Victorians From Sexual Violence

The Andrews Labor Government is changing the way sexual violence is dealt with in Victoria, with major reforms introduced to Parliament today that shift scrutiny from victim-survivors onto their perpetrators and make it clear there is no place for this behaviour in Victoria.

Helping Local Business Communities Bounce Back

Small businesses across Victoria will be supported to become more resilient as the Andrews Labor Government provides more grants for business chambers and trader groups.

New Melbourne Landmark Under Heart Of The City

The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled the spectacular interior of the Metro Tunnel’s Town Hall Station – showcasing platforms that stretch from City Square to Federation Square, more than 30 metres below Swanston Street.

Nation-Leading Reforms To Hold Casino To Account

The Andrews Labor Government is introducing major reforms to tackle gambling related harm and address money laundering at Crown Melbourne, with legislation to implement a further twelve recommendations from the Royal Commission introduced to Parliament today.

Boosting Melbourne’s Tram Safety

Travelling on Melbourne’s iconic tram network and driving in the CBD will soon be faster and safer thanks to new separation kerbing being rolled-out along key routes to prevent dozens of crashes and near-misses each year.

More Police Powers To Crack Down On Organised Crime

Police will be given stronger powers to investigate organised crime, seize ill-gotten gains and target cyber criminals, under new laws introduced into Parliament today by the Andrews Labor Government.