Victorian council rate rises will be capped to the rate of inflation,  2.5%, for 2016/17. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins announced the Fair Go Rates cap today, keeping an election commitment to cap council rate rises to theConsumer Price Index (CPI). Having passed the..

The Andrews Labor Government has vowed to fight for Victorian workers, following the release of a Productivity Commission report that proposes changes, which would hurt workers’ wages, conditions and bargaining power. Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins said the Workplace Relations Framework report, released yesterday,..

Victorian council rate rises will be capped to the rate of inflation,  2.5%, for 2016/17. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins announced the Fair Go Rates cap today, keeping an election commitment to cap council rate rises to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Having passed..

The Andrews Labor Government has vowed to fight for Victorian workers, following the release of a Productivity Commission report that proposes changes, which would hurt workers’ wages, conditions and bargaining power. Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins said the Workplace Relations Framework report, released yesterday,..

With thousands of Victorians relying on penalty rates during the holiday period, the Federal Government is being urged not to attack the wages and conditions of the most vulnerable and low paid workers. The Productivity Commission’s Workplace Relations Framework inquiry report was recently provided to..

For the first time, both houses of the Victorian Parliament will now undertake an Acknowledgement of Country each sitting week. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins introduced the motion to the Legislative Assembly, which having been successfully passed will see the Speaker Acknowledging Country at..

The Andrews Labor Government has today released the Aboriginal Affairs Report for 2014/2015, detailing the state’s progress in addressing inequality between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Victorians. In keeping with Labor Government’s commitment to develop genuine partnerships with Aboriginal communities, the report for the first time also..

The Andrews Labor Government has today released the Aboriginal Affairs Report for 2014/2015, detailing the state’s progress in addressing inequality between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Victorians. In keeping with Labor Government’s commitment to develop genuine partnerships with Aboriginal communities, the report for the first time also..