More Free RATS Now Available Through Your Local Council
The Andrews Labor Government is making sure more Victorians can access rapid antigen tests (RATs) free of charge through their local council. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced all Victorians are eligible to pick up two free packets of RATs through their local council to help with early detection and treatment of COVID-19.
Jacinta Allan | Premier
The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pays respect to their cultures and Elders past and present.
Making It Easier To Build A Granny Flat | Premier
Nov 13, 2023 · As part of the Allan Labor Government’s bold planning reforms, it will soon be easier for Victorians to build a small second home on their property – giving families a space to grow together and boosting housing supply. From next month, families will no longer require a planning permit to build a small second home on their property.
2 Education and childcare Early learning centres, childcare, family day care: Open Schools: Remote learning for most students but open to vulnerable children, and the children of authorised workers. Higher education and training: Closed, remote learning only unless permitted study Ceremonies and Religious Gatherings Religious gatherings and ceremonies: No in-person gatherings permitted.
Disaster Assistance For Flood-Impacted Communities In Victoria
Jan 10, 2024 · Jointly funded disaster assistance has been activated for communities impacted by the Victorian Floods and Storms that commenced on 24 December 2023, under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme Now Open | Premier
Oct 31, 2023 · The Allan Labor Government has today launched Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme – CDS Vic, which will reduce the state’s litter by up to half while putting money back in the pockets of Victorians.Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos today opened the scheme, where people can now return their eligible drink cans, bottles and cartons for a 10-cent refund at refund points across Victoria.
Keeping Young People Out Of The Criminal Justice System
Apr 25, 2023 · Victoria will be the first state to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 years old to 12, and to 14 years old by 2027 – bolstering the Victorian Government’s work to avoid young people entering the criminal justice system early and keeping the community safe. Medical evidence indicates very young children are at a …
Mega Year Winds Up On Victoria’s Big Build In Transport
Dec 21, 2022 · The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating a huge 2022 for Victoria’s Big Build with a $100 billion program of rail and road works now underway. This year 40 million work hours have been clocked up on major rail and road projects across the state, with the Big Build directly providing jobs for nearly 20,000 people and indirectly supporting up to …
Victoria To Lead Nation With Offshore Wind | Premier
Sep 9, 2023 · The Andrews Labor Government will deliver a thriving offshore wind energy sector, as work to plan and develop the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal off the Port of Hastings gets underway.Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio and Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne this week visited the Port of Hastings on Western Port for a first look at the area where the terminal ...
Building New Homes For More Victorians | Premier
Sep 9, 2021 · The Victorian Government is ramping up delivery of the landmark Big Housing Build, with the first allocation of funds to community housing projects that will create thousands of new homes and jobs across Victoria. Minister for Housing Richard Wynne today announced 89 projects that will deliver 2,352 new social homes for Victorians who need them most – the largest investment allocation ...