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First Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference In Victoria

Victoria will showcase its thriving Aboriginal tourism industry to the nation when it hosts the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) in Lorne later this year. The Andrews Labor Government welcomed the announcement, with the annual major conference coming to Victoria for the first time in..

Stepping Up In The Prevention Of Family Violence

The Andrews Labor Government is leading the way when it comes to bystander intervention to prevent family violence. Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence today launched new research from Deakin University that outlines what drives and encourages people to intervene when they witness sexist..

Visitor Numbers Confirm Big Year For Victorian Tourism

Domestic tourists flocked to Victoria in record numbers last year – boosting Victorians jobs, businesses and tourism operators. Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren praised the latest National Visitor Survey results, which shows Victoria outstripped the national rate in interstate overnight visitors and..

Victoria’s Nation-Leading Building Boom Boosting Jobs

New figures show the Andrews Labor Government has overseen an unprecedented building boom in Victoria, with engineering construction growth the strongest in the nation since December 2014. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released today shows that Victorian engineering construction has grown 39.8 per cent..

$1 Million Boost To End Family Violence In Aboriginal Victoria

The Andrews Labor Government is funding new and innovative prevention initiatives to stop family violence in Victorian Aboriginal communities. Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins today launched a $1 million fund for Aboriginal organisations and businesses to..

Australia’s First Treaty Laws

The Andrews Labor Government has made history – introducing Australia’s first treaty laws into the Victorian Parliament. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins today joined members of the Aboriginal Treaty Working Group, who are also Victorian Traditional Owners, and the Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissioner on..

More Portable Long Service Leave For Victorian Workers

The Andrews Labor Government is giving community services, security and contract cleaning workers the Long Service Leave they deserve. Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins will introduce legislation today that will make long service leave available to workers who up until now have missed out..

This Girl Can Gets Victorian Women Active

Women across Victoria will be inspired to get more active, thanks to powerful new campaign This Girl Can – Victoria, hitting our screens from today. Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins launched a local version of Sport England’s viral campaign, which inspired an incredible 3.9 million British..

Desperate Liberal Stunt On GST Can’t Be Believed

Matthew Guy’s stunt on GST allocation and infrastructure funding is yet another desperate act from an increasingly desperate opposition leader. For three years, Matthew Guy and the Victorian Liberal Party have legitimatised the injustice that has been Malcolm Turnbull short-changing Victorians. Victoria is the fastest..

Giving Students With A Disability A Fair Go To Find Work

The Andrews Labor Government is helping students with a disability find and maintain after-school jobs. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll joined representatives from the National Disability Services, young Victorians and their families to officially launch Ticket to Work’snew after-school job project. The service is..

Victorians Deserve A Wage Rise And A Fair Go

The Andrews Labor Government is calling for an increase to award and minimum wages to tackle stagnating wage growth, rising inequality and reduce cost of living pressures on Victorian families. In its submission to the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review, the Labor Government says..

Twenty Victorian Women Awarded Prestigious Honour

Twenty outstanding Victorian women have been inducted into the 2018 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins announced the 2018 inductees at a ceremony at the Arts Centre today hosted by comedian Nelly Thomas. This year’s inductees join more than 600 other..

Pressing For Progress At International Women’s Day 2018

On International Women’s Day the Andrews Labor Government is progressing gender equality in all areas where Victorians live, work, learn and play. International Women’s Day 2018 comes on the heels of an unprecedented global movement for women’s rights, equality and justice. This year’s theme #PressForProgress..

Levelling The Playing Field For Women And Girls

The Andrews Labor Government is working to change attitudes towards gender equality and ending the scourge of family violence through sporting clubs. Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence Natalie Hutchins today announced $670,000 for sporting grants at an International Women’s Day breakfast..

Supporting Women In Leadership On IWD

After achieving its target of gender equality on paid boards the Andrews Labor Government is expanding this target to include senior board positions. On International Womens Day, Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins announced 50 per cent of the chairs on Victorian Government paid boards will..

Working With Councils To Stop Family Violence

The Andrews Labor Government is partnering with councils to promote gender equality to stop the scourge of family violence. Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Natalie Hutchins joined Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz, women mayors, CEOs and local government advocacy groups today to..

Working With Councils To Stop Family Violence

The Andrews Labor Government is partnering with councils to promote gender equality to stop the scourge of family violence. Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Natalie Hutchins joined Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz, women mayors, CEOs and local government advocacy groups today to..

Making Long Service Leave Fairer

The Andrews Labor Government is making long service leave fairer and more flexible for women, parents and carers. The new Long Service Leave Act, which will be debated in Victorian Parliament this week, will stop women and parents being discriminated against and losing hard earned..