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High-Risk Industries Targeted In Easter COVIDSafe Blitz

High-risk businesses and industries across Victoria will be targeted for COVIDSafe checks over the next three weeks in a blitz designed to keep workers and the community safe during Easter and school holidays.

Opportunity To Join Victoria’s New Anti-Racism Taskforce

Applications are now open to be part of Victoria’s new Anti-Racism Taskforce, which will play a key role in the development of a new state-wide strategy to prevent and crackdown on race-based discrimination and abuse.

New Mayoral Advisory Panel Named

Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane has unveiled the makeup of the 2021 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel. Fifteen Mayors have been selected for the panel and will meet with Minister Leane four times this year to provide advice on a range of matters that..

Investigating Impacts Of COVID-19 On Gambling Harm

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in new research to examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the gambling environment and the implications for associated behaviours and harm.

First look at long-awaited Melbourne Airport Rail

Victorians have been given a glimpse of how Melbourne Airport Rail could look at key locations along its route, including the soon-to-be second highest bridge in Melbourne, as the Australian and Victorian governments get on with delivering the long awaited airport rail line.

Future Homes Delivers Winning Designs

Four innovative apartment designs have been announced as winners in the Andrews Labor Government’s Future Homes design competition. The competition sought designs that could be easily replicated across Melbourne.

A Historic Day For Renters In Victoria

Renters across Victoria are embracing more than 130 reforms now in place thanks to Andrews Labor Government’s reforms to make renting fairer and safer for all Victorians.

Record Number Of Victorians Land Their First Home

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more people buy their dream home, with thousands of first home buyers spared millions of dollars in stamp duty costs over the past financial year. Victorians have saved almost $3 billion on their first home, through stamp duty discounts..