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Nearly 30,000 Victorian Jobs Created In May

Victoria’s unemployment rate experienced the equal largest decline among the states, dropping by 0.7 percentage points in May, while the participation rate increased to a near record high 66.6 per cent.

Supporting Multicultural Media

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting multicultural media to continue its important work amid the financial challenges of the pandemic.

Multicultural Advisory Council Nominations Open

Victorians from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join one of the Regional Advisory Councils that help guide the Victorian Government’s work supporting multicultural communities.

Royal Commission Into Crown Melbourne Extended

The Victorian Government has granted a request from the Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence to allow additional time and funding to complete its important work.

Statement From The Acting Premier

Make no mistake – our collective efforts over these past few weeks have changed the course of this outbreak. As individuals, as families and as a community, we have again done an incredible thing: protecting our state with grit, guts and determination. Thanks doesn’t seem..

Amplifying Deadly & Proud Aboriginal Voices

The Victorian Government is amplifying the stories of Aboriginal cultures, resilience and communities with the relaunch of a powerful story-telling campaign - as we continue on our nation-leading path to treaty and truth.

Vaccine Blitz To Continue And Expand

The Victorian Government is doubling down on its successful vaccine blitz to help turbo charge the Federal Government’s vaccine rollout– expanding it to include our hard-working paramedics.

Keeping Workplaces Safe And Supporting Businesses

The Victorian Government will maintain the WorkCover average target premium at its current rate of 1.272 per cent of remuneration for the 2021/22 year – keeping Victoria’s premium rate one of the lowest in the country.