The Andrews Labor Government has sent a strong message that there is no place for discrimination in Victorian schools and workplaces, with landmark laws passed in Parliament today. Under the Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Bill 2021, religious organisations and schools will no longer be..

Victorians will be able to shape improvements to the state’s police oversight system to ensure it is strong, transparent and meets the needs of our diverse communities. The Andrews Labor Government launched a systemic review into police oversight earlier this year, in line with recommendation..

Victorians with historical convictions who have demonstrated rehabilitation will be able to move on with their lives without the fear of past mistakes ruining their future, thanks to reforms from the Andrews Labor Government. The Spent Convictions Act 2021 comes into effect today and allows..

Victorians will be able to resolve disputes involving an interstate party more easily with important new reforms now in effect. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Other Acts Amendment (Federal Jurisdiction and Other Matters) Act 2021, passed earlier this year and now in effect,..

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring women and girls across north east Victoria can get the support, services and safety they need in times of crisis. Minister for Women and Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams visited Wangaratta today to announce a range of support..

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting multicultural communities in Wodonga to prevent violence against women and children through innovative prevention programs. Gateway Health has received $360,000 from the Labor Government to help migrant and refugee women overcome the barriers often faced in accessing family violence..

The Andrews Labor Government will overhaul the way sexual offences are reported and dealt with – announcing major reforms that make it clear there is no place for sexual violence of any kind in Victoria. In response to key recommendations from the Victorian Law Reform..

A major Andrews Labor Government investment fund will back compelling tourism projects across the state that will drive the recovery of regional tourism and grow jobs. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today called for great projects to be put forward that could..

Train passengers are encouraged to plan ahead this summer, as major works get underway on the Shepparton Line Upgrade. The works will see stage 2 and 3 of the upgrade gain major ground, with construction to begin on extending platforms at Nagambie and Murchison East..

The Andrews Labor Government is backing the Goulburn Valley food bowl, with three new projects set to create almost 140 new jobs. Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas today visited a hydroponic farm in Tatura owned by Flavorite, which is investing in a new multi-million..

13 Mar 2019 • McIvor Times, Heathcote VIC (General News) FOSTERVILLE Gold Mine, just east of Bendigo, is set to expand thanks to support from the state government – creating 60 jobs during construction of a new cement plant and 30 new, ongoing, full-time jobs…

12 Mar 2019 • Country News insert, Shepparton VIC (General News) Victorian livestock farmers hit by drought can now claim up to a quarter of the cost of putting in more efficient water infrastructure. The Federal Government has pledged to invest $5 million in Victoria’s..

11 Mar 2019 • Wangaratta Chronicle, Wangaratta VIC (General News) COMMUNITY members and visitors in King Valley will be treated to world class music, magic, comedy and children’s shows, thanks to the State Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria) announced the..

09 Mar 2019 • Bendigo Advertiser, Bendigo VIC (General News) by Tara Cosoleto THE Bendigo Showgrounds are set for an upgrade, with state and local government coming together to fund a master plan for development of the venue over the next 10 years. Victorian Minister..

07 Mar 2019 • Carisbrook Mercury, Carisbrook, VIC (General News) $7 million project planned Mortlock Hydroponics, in Carisbrook, is undertaking a $7 million expansion that will see the greenhouses cover a further three hectares. The State Government has provided a $300,000 grant through its Regional..

05 Dec 2018 • Wimmera Mail Times, Horsham VIC (Supplements) by Gregor Heard UPPER House member for Victoria’s Northern Region Jaclyn Symes will be the state’s new agriculture minister, providing she wins her seat. While Ms Symes is all but over the line following the..