1 January 2018
New Deal For Doctors To Keep Caring For Victorians
December 26, 2017
Victorian hospital doctors and the Andrews Labor Government have reached agreement in principle on a fair and equitable pay and conditions deal for the next four years. The agreement addresses concerns over excessive hours worked by junior medicos, and ensures the wellbeing and safety of hospital patients are not impacted by fatigued doctors. The deal […]
Categories: Media Release
Melbourne Makes FinTech Push With Two New Hubs
December 23, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government today announced it will launch two new financial technology hubs to support local startups, attract investment and create jobs in this growing global industry. The Labor Government is partnering with two hub operators – Stone & Chalk and YBF Ventures, formerly known as York Butter Factory – to help grow Melbourne’s […]
Statement From The Premier
December 21, 2017
What happened in Flinders Street today was an act of evil. This was an attack on innocent bystanders – people finishing their Christmas shopping, heading home from work, unwinding for the year. They did not deserve this. Our city did not deserve this. Christmas should be a time of celebration, spent with loved ones. Instead, […]
Categories: Media Release, Premier
New Reporting Service To Protect TAC Clients
December 21, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for Transport Accident Commission (TAC) clients to report incidents of abuse and neglect with the introduction of a new hotline. The TAC’s new Abuse and Neglect Report line is a telephone service providing advice and referral to clients concerned about abuse and neglect by TAC funded services. […]
A New Approach To Tackle Chronic Homelessness
December 21, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government has joined forces with Sacred Heart Mission to develop a new approach to tackle chronic homelessness and support vulnerable Victorians. Minister for Housing Martin Foley today launched Victoria’s first Social Impact Bond – enabling investors to fund new social issues programs and enhance existing services. The Labor Government and Sacred Heart […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing
Turnbull Slammed Again For Dudding Victoria
December 21, 2017
Extraordinary comments from Coalition MPs in today’s Herald Sun show that even Malcolm Turnbull’s mates think that he’s dudding Victoria. One MP said, “Everyone (is) trying to work out why we’re backing him if he’s not backing us in Victoria. Everyone’s pretty pissed off at the moment” and accused the Prime Minister for Sydney of […]
Categories: Media Release, Treasurer
Christmas Comes Early For Victorian Ratepayers
December 21, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is once again protecting Victorians from unfair council rate hikes by restricting any increase to a maximum of 2.25 per cent for 2018/19. The cap matches both the forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the advised limit from the Essential Services Commission (ESC). In 2015, the Labor Government delivered the Fair […]
Melton Racing Rings In The New Year
December 21, 2017
Melton racegoers will celebrate New Year’s Eve trackside this year, thanks to a joint funding package of almost $30,000 supported by the Andrews Labor Government. The Labor Government is contributing $10,000 towards the harness racing meeting on Sunday 31 December courtesy of its Victorian Racing Industry Fund. Tabcorp Park Melton’s New Year’s Eve celebration is […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Racing
Racing Funding Boost For Warrnambool
December 21, 2017
Racegoers at Warrnambool are gearing up for a big season of greyhound racing this summer thanks to a joint funding package of more than $55,000 supported by the Andrews Labor Government. The Labor Government is providing $21,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund for the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club’s 2017–18 Seaside Festival. The Seaside Festival […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Racing
New World-Class University Campus For Fishermans Bend
December 21, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is helping to create a world-class university campus in the heart of Fishermans Bend – driving highly-skilled jobs of the future and new investment opportunities. Treasurer Tim Pallas, Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll, and Member for Albert Park Martin Foley joined University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Glyn Davis AC to […]
Categories: Media Release, Treasurer