Media Alert
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11:15 am What: Minister for Steve Dimopoulos to make an announcement. John Cain Arena entrance Contact: Liam Miles 0492 504 682
Category: Government VIC
FANS FLOCK TO SPORTING CAPITAL AS AUSTRALIAN OPEN BEGINS
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Tennis fans from across the globe are flocking to Melbourne as the job-creating, record-smashing Australian Open – proudly backed by the Allan Labor Government – gets underway. Acting Premier Ben Caroll and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos joined Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley at Melbourne Park to mark the start of … Continued
Media Alert
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9:10am What: Acting Premier Ben Carroll, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos and AO Tournament Director & CEO Craig Tiley to open AO. Where: Grand Slam Oval (GSO), Melbourne & Olympic Parks Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne Contact: Zoe McLaughlin 0474 593 035
New figures reveal surging demand for social housing in Victoria
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More than 2200 new applications for social housing across Victoria were made in just three months, according to new government data. Homes Victoria’s latest figures show there were 63,803 applications waiting for public and community housing at the end of September 2024 – an increase of 2216 (or 3.6%) in three months. In the … Continued
UK Labour shows Victoria’s isolation on gas appliance bans
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8 January 2025 The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) today noted the announcement yesterday by the UK Labour Government that it is dropping proposals to force households to replace gas hot water boilers with electric heaters as recognition that such draconian approaches impose high costs, and do not enjoy public support. The Starmer … Continued
Victorian Chamber welcomes Cabinet appointments
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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes Premier Jacinta Allan’s changes to the Victorian Cabinet. We congratulate Jaclyn Symes on her appointment as Treasurer and look forward to working closely with her to address key economic challenges, deliver sustainable growth and secure Victoria’s future as a competitive place to do business. With additional responsibilities … Continued
Statement on Tim Pallas’ resignation
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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry extends our gratitude and appreciation to Tim Pallas MP for his contribution to Victoria’s business and economic landscape following the announcement of his retirement as Victorian Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth and Member for Werribee. Mr Pallas has served as Treasurer for a decade … Continued
NORTH EAST LINK TUNNEL REACHES THE ONE KILOMETRE MARK
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Tunnelling is powering ahead on the Allan Labor Government’s North East Link – with the first of two tunnel boring machines (TBM) having tunneled more than one kilometre. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson today entered the new tunnel for the first time to announce TBMs Zelda and Gillian are well on their way to … Continued
MEDIA ALERT
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09:45am for 10:30am What: Minister Pearson to make an announcement. Where: North East Link Watsonia site – corner Yallambie Road and Greensborough Road. Long pants and long sleeves required. Contact: Mike Dolan 0474 909 471
Industry rejects the Victorian Government’s proposed gas ban
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A coalition of leading Victorian industry bodies, representing more than 100,000 businesses and tens of billions of dollars in investment, is urging the state government to reconsider its proposed gas ban. The Building Electrification Regulatory Impact Statement will increase costs for large and small businesses, stifle crucial gas investment and leave Victorians facing higher … Continued