Insecure workers to get five days of sick and carer’s pay
This year, the global pandemic has shone a bright light on some of the darkest cracks in our nation’s economy and our society—none more...
With Labor win, SRL set to transform public transport system
Early works on the state-shaping Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) are advancing after Victorians backed the project for a second time in Saturday’s state election,...
Now, millions can gain access to Covid anti-viral treatments
All Australians aged over 70 who test positive to COVID will be able to access antivirals on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Access will also...
Luke Donnellan admits to breaching party rules, steps down
Victorian Labor Minister for Child Protection, Minister for Disability, Ageing & Carers Luke Donnellan has said he is stepping down as a Minister in...
Australia gets new third-generation monkeypox virus vaccine
The Albanese Government has secured 450,000 doses of the new third-generation monkeypox virus (MPX) vaccine by Bavarian Nordic.
The first delivery of around 22,000 doses...
21 young leaders appointed to work with government
A group of 21 diverse and passionate young leaders from across Victoria have been selected for the Andrews Labor Government’s fourth Victorian Youth Congress.
The...
Five new GP-led Priority Primary Care Centres to open soon
Five new GP-led Priority Primary Care Centres with an investment of $14.3 million will be established in the coming months to give Victorians the...
Labor promises $50 mn for multicultural & multifaith communities
A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver better facilities for Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith communities in Victoria with a new fund to upgrade, renovate...
Victoria paving the way for ban on single-use plastics
The Andrews Labor Government will ban specific single-use plastics—like straws, cutlery, plates and polystyrene containers—across Victoria to reduce the significant amount of plastic waste...
New fine for businesses flouting QR Code requirements
Victorian businesses found intentionally flouting the Chief Health Officer’s rules—such as the requirement to use QR Code systems—will be slapped with a new $1,652...