29 March 2018
More Public Housing, Better Local Communities
March 29, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government’s plan to deliver more housing and revitalise inner-city communities by redeveloping rundown public housing estates has reached a new milestone. Following successful planning scheme amendments, new public housing properties for tenants at Brunswick West, North Melbourne, Heidelberg West, Brighton, Northcote and Flemington are now a step closer. The Public Housing Renewal […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing
Parliament Approves Snowy Sale To Benefit All Victorians
March 29, 2018
The Victorian Parliament has approved the historic sale of Victoria’s share of Snowy Hydro Limited, ratifying the agreement reached with the Commonwealth. As part of the historic agreement, Victoria will receive more than $2 billion from the Commonwealth that will benefit all Victorians. Unlike the Liberals and Nationals, who have already committed to spend the […]
Categories: Media Release, Treasurer
Lower Power Bills For Schools In Victoria
March 29, 2018
One hundred Victorian government schools will take part in the Greener Government School Buildings Pilot Program creating lower energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. The Andrews Labor Government program supports schools to introduce cost saving measures such as solar energy systems and lighting upgrades, and helps them be more efficient by running energy audits. This […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
Works Underway On Safer Hamilton Highway In Western Victoria
March 29, 2018
A safer Hamilton Highway is on the way for motorists in Western Victoria with works underway on a $10 million upgrade between Geelong and Cressy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the recently approved upgrade as part of the Australian Government’s $75 billion infrastructure investment would target deteriorated sections of […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Roads and Road Safety
Desalinated Water To Boost Supply And Protect Victorians
March 29, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will order 15GL of water for the 2018/19 financial year from the Desalination Plant to boost storages and protect against drought. This is the second year that the Labor Government has ordered water as part of a three-year trial of 15 GL minimum orders to deliver water security, better plant and […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Water
A Cracking Time At Caulfield Easter Cup
March 29, 2018
Racegoers are set to flock to the Caulfield Racecourse this Saturday, 31 March, for the 2018 Easter Cup. The Andrews Labor Government is providing more than $38,000 to support the event through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund Raceday Attraction Program. The Melbourne Racing Club is contributing almost $50,000. Proceeds from the $5 entry fee will […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Racing
Suppression Orders Set For Major Overhaul
March 29, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will take action to overhaul the state’s suppression order laws to ensure Victorian courts are open, transparent and the laws protect the public’s right to information. Attorney-General Martin Pakula made the announcement today in response to an independent review of the Open Courts Act 2013 conducted by former Supreme Court of […]
Categories: Attorney-General, Media Release
Stepping Up In The Prevention Of Family Violence
March 29, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is leading the way when it comes to bystander intervention to prevent family violence. Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence today launched new research from Deakin University that outlines what drives and encourages people to intervene when they witness sexist behaviour. The research demonstrates that calling out sexist behaviour is […]
First Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference In Victoria
March 29, 2018
Victoria will showcase its thriving Aboriginal tourism industry to the nation when it hosts the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) in Lorne later this year. The Andrews Labor Government welcomed the announcement, with the annual major conference coming to Victoria for the first time in 2018. AITC will address key issues that impact Aboriginal tourism […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Tourism and Major Events
New Agency And Campaign To Prevent Family Violence
March 29, 2018
On the second anniversary of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, the Andrews Labor Government is stepping up its action on ending family violence with a new prevention agency and advertising campaign blitz. Premier Daniel Andrews and the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Natalie Hutchins today launched the Labor Government’s new family violence […]
Categories: Media Release, Premier