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Empowering Young Aboriginal People In Shepparton

The Andrews Labor Government is empowering Aboriginal young people in Shepparton by investing in a youth mentoring program. Speaking at the Aboriginal Children’s Forum in Shepparton, Minister for Youth Affairs Jenny Mikakos announced a further $240,000 investment for the Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative to assist Aboriginal..

More Support For Aboriginal Kids To Kick Goals In Sport

The Andrews Labor Government is increasing participation in sport and recreation for Aboriginal young people. To mark National Reconciliation Week and the annual Dreamtime at the G clash between Richmond and Essendon, Minister for Sport John Eren today announced $600,000 in funding for four programs..

Response To Loy Yang Fair Work Commission Decision

The Andrews Labor Government has welcomed the decision of the Fair Work Commission to accept the application for the termination of industrial action at AGL Loy Yang. This decision will protect Victoria’s power supply. Without this action by the Victorian Government and the decision by..

Victoria Acts On Labour Hire Industry

The Andrews Labor Government has today announced widespread reforms to crack down on the exploitation of workers, including a new licensing scheme for the Labour Hire Industry. The changes are in response to the Victorian Inquiry into the Labour Hire Industry and Insecure Work, with..

Labour Hire Reform Can’t Wait For Turnbull

The Andrews Labor Government is calling on the Turnbull Government to stop sitting on its hands and implement a national labor hire scheme. In the absence of any national leadership, the Labor Government will implement a Victorian Labour Hire licensing scheme, as well as a..

Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll Visits Morwell

The Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll roadshow was launched at the Morwell Gathering Place today by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Natalie Hutchins. The Honour Roll formally recognises Aboriginal Victorians who have made a significant contribution to their community and state. Minister Hutchins also called for..

More support for Aboriginal Victorians facing family violence

Aboriginal Victorians facing family violence will have even more support, under new funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Included as part of the Victorian Budget 2017/18, $33.5 million will go to meeting the needs of Aboriginal victim survivors and working to prevent family violence from happening..

More support for Aboriginal Victorians facing family violence

Aboriginal Victorians facing family violence will have even more support, under new funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Included as part of the Victorian Budget 2017/18, $33.5 million will go to meeting the needs of Aboriginal victim survivors and working to prevent family violence from happening..

More support for self-determination

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to working with Aboriginal Victorians towards self-determination and helping further Aboriginal Victorians’ management of their culture and heritage. The Victorian Budget 2017/18 includes $68 million to advance self-determination, including establishing a new dedicated community infrastructure fund. To ensure that Aboriginal Victorians..

More support for self-determination

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to working with Aboriginal Victorians towards self-determination and helping further Aboriginal Victorians’ management of their culture and heritage. The Victorian Budget 2017/18 includes $68 million to advance self-determination, including establishing a new dedicated community infrastructure fund. To ensure that Aboriginal Victorians..