17 April 2018
Taking Victoria’s Manufacturing Expertise To The World
April 1, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will showcase Victoria’s cutting-edge manufacturing, research and design capabilities to the world to help create jobs, new investment and trade opportunities. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll will today start a ten-day trip to China and the United States of America – meeting with industry and education leaders to promote […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Industry and Employment
Innovative Lending To Boost Victoria’s Finance Sector
March 27, 2018
Victoria has become home to Australia’s first purpose-built small to medium enterprise (SME) lender after financial services firm Judo Capital opened its national headquarters in Melbourne today. The headquarters will create more than 100 full-time jobs over the next four years and benefit SMEs wanting to take advantage of Judo Capital’s business banking, simpler lending […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Trade and Investment
Supporting International Student Wellbeing In Victoria
March 27, 2018
A re-vamped international student work right legal service and new international student welfare projects valued at more than $433,000 will enhance the wellbeing and experience of international students studying in Victoria. The Andrews Labor Government’s refreshed International Student Work Rights Legal Service (ISWRLS) will give international students with work issues free, private and independent legal […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Trade and Investment
Victoria Welcomes Record Numbers Of Overseas Students
March 26, 2018
International students are choosing to study in Victoria in record numbers, with more than 200,000 people from 170 countries coming to the state last year. These record numbers follow five years of steady sector growth for an industry that supports more than 58,000 local jobs. Victoria’s reputation as a premium higher education and research destination […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Trade and Investment
Connecting With The UK And France To Drive Innovation
February 12, 2018
Victoria’s capabilities in digital technology, cyber security and defence will be showcased in the UK and France this week as the Andrews Labor Government encourages more foreign companies to invest in Victoria. Minister for Trade and Investment Philip Dalidakis will meet with representatives from Europe’s defence, tech and infrastructure sectors to explore trade and investment […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Trade and Investment
Fighting For LAND 400 And Victorian Jobs
February 11, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government today launched a renewed campaign to win a Federal Government contract to build next-generation military vehicles – creating up to 2,000 jobs. Victoria has partnered with BAE Systems Australia, which has put forward the AMV-35, in its bid to win the $5 billion LAND 400 project. The new campaign promotes the […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Industry and Employment
More E-Commerce Opportunities For Victoria’s Businesses
February 8, 2018
Victoria’s businesses will have access to hundreds of millions more international customers following the announcement that JD.com, one of China’s largest online retailers, will open its regional HQ in Melbourne. The Andrews Labor Government has been working closely with JD.com to bring the company to Victoria and give local businesses every opportunity to share their […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Trade and Investment
Victoria Lands Golden Route To San Francisco
December 15, 2017
Victorians will soon have direct flights between Melbourne and San Francisco, with Qantas to start four services each week from late next year. Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren joined Qantas International CEO Alison Webster at Melbourne Airport today to announce the new services, which will add close to 50,000 seats each way […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Tourism and Major Events
International Education Now Supporting 58,000 Jobs
December 14, 2017
Victoria’s world renowned international education sector is growing rapidly and now supports almost 58,000 jobs across Melbourne and throughout regional Victoria. The sector is vital to the state’s economy – it accounts for 43 per cent of Victoria’s services exports and generated a record $9.1 billion in export revenue in 2016/17, up from $7.8 billion […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Trade and Investment
New Victorian Trade And Investment Office For Israel
December 7, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government has opened a new trade office in Tel Aviv, Israel – the 22nd Victorian Government Trade and Investment office – to drive new investment and exchange opportunities between Victoria and Israel. The new office – the only Australian state government trade and investment office in Israel – will see Victoria expand […]
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