13 April 2018
New Dredge To Boost The Gippsland Lakes Economy
October 5, 2017
Gippsland’s new purpose-built dredge has started work to deliver safe and reliable ocean access for the thousands of recreational and commercial vessels that cross the Lakes Entrance bar every year. Minister for Ports Luke Donnellan launched the new $23m dredge at Lakes Entrance today. The Tommy Norton will safeguard recreational boating and commercial fishing in, […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
Marine Radio Victoria Goes Live
September 15, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is boosting safety for Victorian boaters by turning on Marine Radio Victoria – an emergency radio monitoring service that covers all of Victoria’s coastline for the first time. Minister for Ports Luke Donnellan today welcomed the new service that operates all day, every day across Victorian waters, giving commercial and recreational […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
Donnellan To Visit Tianjin And Shanghai Ports
March 12, 2017
Minister for Ports Luke Donnellan today departed for China where he will meet with the operators of the world’s busiest container port in Shanghai. Mr Donnellan is the 11th Andrews Government Minister to travel to China and will visit Melbourne’s Sister City Tianjin, where he will meet with the Tianjin Port Authority, before heading to […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
New Chief For Victorian Regional Channels Authority
February 10, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government today announced the appointment of experienced maritime and resources executive Michael Harvey as Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Regional Channels Authority (VRCA). Mr Harvey brings an extensive knowledge of the shipping industry and commercial port operations, as well as proven excellence in senior management and leadership roles. He is a […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
Have Your Say On The Future Of Victoria’s Waterways
November 16, 2016
Victorians can have their say on how to improve safety and access around the recreational use of waterways across the state. Minister for Ports Luke Donnellan today launched a discussion paper to help shape the development of a Safe and Accessible Victorian Waterways Strategy. Victoria’s 2,500 kilometres of coastline, 85,000 kilometres of rivers and 13,000 […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
New Board To Steer Victorian Ports Corporation
November 3, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government has appointed a new board of directors to the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) (VPCM), following the announcement of Lonsdale Consortium as the leaseholders of the Port of Melbourne. Minister for Ports Luke Donnellan today announced the inaugural board members of the VPCM, which include Mr James Cain as Chair and Ms […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
Victorian Liberals In Hiding As Malcolm Turnbull Rips Off Our State Yet Again
September 28, 2016
Federal Liberal MPs across Victoria are in hiding as their Sydney-centric bosses Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison blatantly rip off Victoria and spend our taxpayer dollars in New South Wales. The Andrews Labor Government has delivered on its election commitment to lease the port and use the funding to remove 50 of our most dangerous […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
Victorian Liberals Side With Sydney Over Victoria On Port Lease Cash
September 22, 2016
Victorian Liberals are happy for our state to miss out on our fair share of infrastructure funding, following the lease of the Port of Melbourne. They’re siding with their Sydney-centric mates Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison, who are blatantly ripping off Victoria and lining the streets of New South Wales with Victorian taxpayer dollars. Victoria […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
Inaugural Chief For Victorian Ports Corporation
August 16, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government has announced the appointment of experienced maritime and freight executive Rachel Johnson as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Victorian Ports Corporation – Melbourne (VPCM). VPCM is a new statutory authority which will be responsible for a range of maritime services and other activities retained by the State following the completion […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
Securing The Future Of Williamstown Maritime Precinct
June 27, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government is safeguarding the future of the Williamstown Maritime Precinct. Minister for Ports Luke Donnellan and the Member for Williamstown Wade Noonan today visited the Seaworks Maritime Precinct to hear firsthand from the community about future plans for the site. The Labor Government is providing $3 million to provide much needed upgrades […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Ports
