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Traditional Owners Sought For Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council

Victorian Traditional Owners are invited to apply for one of two positions available on the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins announced today. The Council is Australia’s only statutory decision-making authority with membership comprised exclusively of Traditional Owners. Council members provide..

Coming Soon: Geelong’s New Library

The Geelong community is set to benefit from the spectacular new $45.5 million Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, on track to be open by the end of 2015. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins today visited the site to view progress of the new nine-level,..

Minister Encourages Geelong’s Contribution To Labour Hire Inquiry

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins has today met with local business owners and union representatives to discuss the Andrews Labor Government’s inquiry into the labour hire industry and insecure work. Joined by Member for Geelong Christine Couzens, Ms Hutchins hosted a roundtable discussion on..

One Week For Living Libraries Expressions Of Interest

Expressions of interest for local library funding under the Andrews Labor Government’s $4.3 million Living Libraries Infrastructure Program 2015 will close in just over a week. With registration closing on 1 October, Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins has urged Victorian councils and regional library..

Rural Libraries Urged To Apply For Funding

Expressions of interest for local library funding under the Andrews Labor Government’s $4.3 million Living Libraries Infrastructure Program 2015 will close in just over a week. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins has urged councils and library corporations in rural Victoria to consider applying for..

Victoria Defends Workers’ Rights

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins has today defended the rights of Victoria’s most vulnerable and low paid workers, following recommendations from the Productivity Commission’s workplace relations inquiry. The Andrews Labor Government’s reply submission to the Draft Report into the Workplace Relations Framework details how..

Victoria Defends Workers’ Rights

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins has today defended the rights of Victoria’s most vulnerable and low paid workers, following recommendations from the Productivity Commission’s workplace relations inquiry. The Andrews Labor Government’s reply submission to the Draft Report into the Workplace Relations Framework details how..

Independent Report On Sunbury Hume Transition Received

Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins has today released the report of the independent Transition Auditors appointed to review the separation of Sunbury from the City of Hume. After reviewing the situation and consulting extensively, John Watson and Frank Vincent AO QC have recommended that..

Local Councils To Receive Emergency Management Funds

Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins has announced funding to help ensure councils have the staff and resources they need to prepare and protect their communities for emergency events. Funded as part of the Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program, $4.6 million will be provided yearly to..

Aboriginal Flag To Fly At Victorian Parliament

Beginning today, the Aboriginal flag will permanently fly over Victoria’s Parliament House. Flying alongside the Australian and Victorian State flag, the addition of the Aboriginal flag acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, and the continued strength of Aboriginal identity. Whilst previously flown to mark..

Aboriginal Flag To Fly At Victorian Parliament

Beginning today, the Aboriginal flag will permanently fly over Victoria’s Parliament House. Flying alongside the Australian and Victorian State flag, the addition of the Aboriginal flag acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, and the continued strength of Aboriginal identity. Whilst previously flown to mark..

Education State: More Help For Struggling Students

The Andrews Labor Government is making Victoria the Education State by investing $72.3 million to help secondary school students who are falling behind their classmates to catch up. For the first time in Victoria, secondary schools will receive targeted funding to help students catch up..

Consultation Begins On Local Government Act Review

The Andrews Labor Government has launched consultation for its review of the Local Government Act 1989. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins today released the discussion paper and consultation website, the first stage in the review process. Ms Hutchins said the review was an opportunity..

Wadawurrung Elder Voted The People’s Choice

The people have spoken and Wadawurrung Elder and self-taught artist Aunty Marlene Gilson has been voted the People’s Choice at the 2015 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley today named Aunty Marlene the winner of the $5,000 award, which is supported..