Topic: Budget 2016/17

Our new China Strategy has 12,791 words, but I can describe it in one: jobs.

Our new China Strategy has 12,791 words, but I can describe it in one: jobs.

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Planning An Exciting Future For Upwey High School

Upwey High School will be able to get on and plan a more exciting future, thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education and Member for Monbulk James Merlino MP today announced that the school will now be able to get started on the planning necessary to upgrade and modernise its school […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education

Modern Buildings On The Way For Mooroolbark East Primary School

Students at Mooroolbark East Primary School will enjoy more modern buildings, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to make Victoria the Education State. The Minister for Education and Member for Monbulk James Merlino MP today announced $2.4 million from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget will go towards an upgrade to the school’s aging facilities, ensuring students […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education

A Vision For China To Bring More Jobs And Growth To Victoria

Victoria’s new China Strategy will strengthen economic and cultural ties with our largest trading partner, helping create more business opportunities and more jobs for Victorians. Victoria’s New China Strategy: Partnerships for Prosperity sets a clear vision to make Victoria China’s trade and investment gateway to Australia. In a first for an Australian Premier, Premier Andrews […]

Categories: Media Release, Premier

Hundreds Of Kids With Severe Epilepsy First To Access Medicinal Cannabis

Hundreds of kids with severe epilepsy will have access to medicinal cannabis as early as next year, with new fast-tracked funding to support the roll-out of the Victorian Medicinal Cannabis Access scheme. The $28.5 million package, provided in the 2016/17 Victorian Budget, will support the establishment of the Office of Medicinal Cannabis and an Independent […]

Categories: Media Release, Premier

No parent should have to choose between breaking the law and watching their child suffer.

No parent should have to choose between breaking the law and watching their child suffer. One week ago today, we legalised medicinal cannabis in Victoria. And today, we’re fast-tracking the funding to get this life-saving treatment to sick kids as soon as possible. Our cultivation trial is well underway and our scientists are hard at […]

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New Classrooms For Kalianna Special School, As Part Of Statewide Special Needs Boost

Kalianna Special School is one of twenty specialist schools across Victoria that will have their classrooms upgraded and there will be more support for its students, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to make Victoria the Education State. Member for Bendigo West and Ambassador for the Special Needs Plan Maree Edwards today announced $4.3 million […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education, Northern Victoria Region

New Classrooms For Warracknabeal Special School, As Part Of Statewide Special Needs Boost

Warracknabeal Special School is one of twenty specialist schools across Victoria that will have their classrooms upgraded and there will be more support for its students, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to make Victoria the Education State. Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford today announced $2 million from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget will go  […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education, Western Victoria Region

More Police And New And Upgraded Police Stations For Regional Victoria

Seven new police stations will be built in regional Victoria and a further 15 stations will be upgraded, as part of a $36.8 million package to be included in the 2016/17 Victorian Budget. A total of $596 million will be invested in the Budget for public safety, which will see Victoria Police receive an extra […]

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Big Boost For Grassroots Sport

New indoor sports stadiums will be built across suburban Melbourne and regional Victoria, and others will be upgraded, as part of a $30 million budget boost. Victoria is the sporting capital of Australia, with the highest sports participation rates in the country, and we want it to stay that way. Indoor stadiums are at the […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Sport