5 April 2018
Better Mental Health Care For Patients In Geelong
March 22, 2018
More people in Geelong with acute mental illness will have better access to the intensive care services they need thanks to new funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Acting Minister for Health Martin Foley and Member for Geelong Christine Couzens today announced $6.8 million for two projects to revitalise mental health services at Barwon Health. […]
Protecting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
March 1, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to progress self-determination for Aboriginal Victorians by supporting Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs). Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins joined members of the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation to announce a boost in funding for RAPs to continue their important work protecting local Aboriginal heritage. Each RAP will receive funding to protect […]
New Security Officers For Edenhope Court
February 14, 2018
Edenhope residents will soon have access to safer and more secure court facilities as part of a state-wide rollout of Court Security Officers at Victorian courts under the Andrews Labor Government. Attorney-General Martin Pakula announced that the Edenhope Court will have three Court Security Officers from Friday, 16 February 2018. The new Court Security Officers […]
Staley Ignores Exploitation Of Vulnerable Workers
February 8, 2018
Member for Ripon Louise Staley must explain why mobsters’ mate Matthew Guy and her Liberal and National colleagues voted to abandon some of the state’s most vulnerable workers, opposing ground-breaking Andrews Labor Government legislation to stop exploitation in the Victorian labour hire industry. Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins slammed the Liberal and National […]
Britnell Ignores Exploitation Of Vulnerable Workers
February 8, 2018
Member for South-West Coast Roma Britnell must explain why mobsters’ mate Matthew Guy and her Liberal and National colleagues voted to abandon some of the state’s most vulnerable workers, opposing ground-breaking Andrews Labor Government legislation to stop exploitation in the Victorian labour hire industry. Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins slammed the Liberal and National […]
Kealy Votes For Exploitation Of Vulnerable Workers
February 8, 2018
Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has joined mobsters’ mate Matthew Guy and her Liberal and National colleagues to abandon some of the state’s most vulnerable workers, opposing ground-breaking Andrews Labor Government legislation to stop exploitation in the Victorian labour hire industry. Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins slammed Emma Kealy and the Opposition for voting […]
Renewable Energy To Power Stawell Farm In World-First
December 29, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government will build a major new wind farm with battery storage in Western Victoria that will power the expansion of Stawell’s Nectar Farms. This project will make the advanced agriculture facility the world’s first ever crop farm to be completely powered by renewable energy. The 15-year Support Agreement between the Labor Government […]
Ballarat Line Upgrade Bringing Extra Benefits For Locals
December 20, 2017
Thousands of regional Victorians will get more reliable services every day with a major upgrade of Wendouree Station in Ballarat to be complete by 2019. A second platform and new tracks will be built at Wendouree as part of the $551.7 million Ballarat Line Upgrade. This will create enough space for trains to pass each […]
$14.6 Million To Build A New School At Warrnambool
December 14, 2017
Students at Warrnambool Special Developmental School are getting an early Christmas present this year with the Andrews Labor Government announcing $14.6 million to build a brand new school. Prior to the 2014 election, the Victorian Labor Party made an election commitment to provide $5 million to relocate the school to a new site given the […]
Glenelg Estuary Nominated For Ramsar Site Accolade
December 12, 2017
Glenelg Estuary and Discovery Bay has been nominated for a Ramsar listing – an acknowledgement of the significance of this stunning site to the region. Minister for Water Lisa Neville endorsed the nomination, which has been submitted to the Federal Government for consideration. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance listed by Australia under the […]