Power bills set to increase: Draft decision
The Essential Services Commission has released a draft decision for consultation that proposes increases to the Victorian Default Offer to come into effect from 1 July...
NAPLAN reforms to provide better benchmarks
The Government is making NAPLAN results easier-to-understand for parents and carers, with reforms to the annual test providing a clearer picture on how their...
Job opportunities for refugees and humanitarian entrants
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles, today announced the Albanese Government’s $7.5m commitment to Victorian social enterprises that provide pathways to...
New round of the $250 power saving bonus from 24 March
Every Victorian will be able to access a new round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus within weeks as the Government drives down the...
New driver distraction road rules from 31 March
The Government is introducing new driver distraction road rules to keep Victorians safe and reduce road trauma.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne...
Permanent visa pathway for existing Temporary Protection Visa
The Albanese Government is delivering on its election commitment to provide a permanent visa pathway for existing Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) and Safe Haven...
Back to school for more than one million kids
More than one million Victorian students head back to school this week, with thousands of families across the state benefitting from 12 new schools...
Australia welcomes thousands of new citizens
As part of events to mark Australia Day 2023, more than 19,000 people from over 140 countries are being officially welcomed as new citizens at one of more than 420 ceremonies taking place across...
Australia’s Chinese community proposes new meaning for Australia Day celebration
As the 2023 Australia Day approaches, the Australian Chinese community is taking note of the silence that falls on the celebration. Supermarkets and shops...
Nominations open for 2023 Victorian Refugee Awards
Victorian Refugee Awards Recognise Achievements and Contributions of New Arrivals
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 Victorian...