5 April 2018
Extra Protection For Police And Emergency Workers
April 4, 2018
Tough new laws to protect our dedicated police and emergency service workers from harm and violence and crack down on offenders who use their cars as a weapon come into effect this week. Minister for Police Lisa Neville today joined Victoria Police and The Police Association to launch the legislation, which will see offenders who […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Police
Australia First Night Firebombing To Keep Victorians Safe
April 3, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is giving Victoria’s summer firefighting armoury another big boost, with aerial night-vision technology set to become a permanent, statewide resource. Acting Minister for Emergency Services Gayle Tierney today announced after-dark water bombing would be rolled out in time for next summer’s fire season. It’s another example Victoria is one of the […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Emergency Services
Stronger Powers For Protective Services Officers
April 3, 2018
A new suite of laws to give Protective Services Officers (PSOs) new powers to keep commuters safe across the transport network came into force on Sunday as part of Andrews Labor Government’s crackdown on crime. PSOs already perform a vital public safety and community assurance role. These new powers will boost the ability of PSOs […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Police
Liberals Disgrace Themselves To Prevent Cancer Rights For Firefighters
March 30, 2018
The Liberals have forfeited their right to ever lecture anyone on honesty or probity again, after disgracing themselves to vote down vital reform for Victoria’s fire services, including long-fought for cancer rights for firefighters. The Andrews Labor Government is committed to passing this legislation to ensure our fire services are brought out of the 1950s […]
Categories: Media Release, Special Minister of State
Road Blitz: Police Target Dangerous Driving Over Easter
March 29, 2018
Thousands of motorists are expected to be tested for drugs or alcohol over the Easter long weekend, as police saturate highways, regional and suburban roads as a part of Operation Nexus. Minister for Police Lisa Neville today joined Victoria Police to launch the five-day police operation to target impaired and dangerous drivers across the state. […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Police
Drivers Urged To Stay Safe On The Roads This Easter
March 28, 2018
Victorians heading away for the Easter long weekend are reminded to slow down, stick to the speed limit and take regular breaks to ensure they stay safe on the roads. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino and Minister for Road Safety Luke Donnellan today joined Victoria State Emergency Service volunteers to launch the annual Driver […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Emergency Services
New Alcohol And Drug Buses Hit The Road
March 26, 2018
The first of a new fleet of alcohol and drug buses are set to hit the road to help Victoria Police crackdown on drunk and drug-affected drivers. Police Minister Lisa Neville today joined Victoria Police and the Transport Accident Safety Commission (TAC) to watch officers put their training to the test, using the new state-of-the-art […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Police
Bendigo Students Getting Ready For A Future In The Force
March 21, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Bendigo get on the job training towards a future career in Victoria Police. Minister for Industry and Employment, Ben Carroll today visited Bendigo Police Station to meet a trainee from Bendigo Senior Secondary College who has been placed at the station through […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Industry and Employment
Bushfire Disaster Assistance For Victorian Communities
March 19, 2018
Disaster assistance has been extended to Victorian communities affected by the bushfires in the south west of the state. Assistance for the local government areas of Colac-Otway, Corangamite, Moyne and Southern Grampians is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security Angus […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Emergency Services
Emerald SES Unit To Relocate To Bigger And Better Site
March 16, 2018
A new headquarters will be built for one of the state’s busiest Victoria State Emergency Services units, thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino visited Emerald today to announce the Emerald SES unit will relocate to a new, fit-for-purpose site on Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. Construction of the building is […]