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Media release | Monday, 20 November 2023 Council to Homeless Persons welcomes Victoria’s commitment to inject an extra $2.5 million into the Housing Establishment Fund to alleviate pressure on frontline services. The additional funding means services will be able to provide financial support for more people who are at risk of homelessness as well as … Continued
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Locating new government jobs in Melbourne’s existing suburban jobs hubs would generate more than $27 billion in net benefits over a 30-year period. The Unlocking the potential: Promoting Investment in Greater South East Melbourne report found that “modest decentralisation intervention” by government would generate: $22.44 billion in productivity benefits $3.94 billion in transport benefits, and … Continued
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The Allan Government has been urged to stop taxpayer-funded logging and create promised legislated parks in regional Victoria. Over 60 state, national and international groups, joined by prominent individuals, have signed an open letter to Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, calling for an immediate end to the destruction of precious wildlife and habitat. The letter will … Continued
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School climate strikers disrupt Vic ParliamentPre Strike Action School students disrupt Victorian Parliament to protest the Labor Governments continued approval and subsidisation of coal and gas, and announce student strike on November 17th. On November 14th at 2pm, student climate strikers brought in banners to the Victorian Parliament and sang songs. The students sang “which … Continued
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A Monash University expert is available to comment ahead of Saturday’s Mulgrave by-election to discuss political candidates vying for former Premier Daniel Andrews’ seat. Dr Zareh Ghazarian, Senior Lecturer in Politics, School of Social Sciences Contact: +61 402 851 224 or Zareh.Ghazarian@monash.eduRead more of Dr Ghazarian’s commentary at Monash Lens The following can … Continued
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EMBARGO NOON THURS 9 NOV, 2023 GEELONG IN THE RUNNING FOR MASSIVE NEW INDUSTRY CALLS FOR RICHARD MARLES TO BACK PROJECT Doorstop media conference NOON Thursday 9 November, 20203 Saint George’s Road (extreme western end), Corio, Geelong A site in Geelong has been chosen for a major new industry … Continued
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Sexual assault services call for action as government fails to deliver 2022 strategy November 12 marks two years since the landmark Victorian Law Reform Commission Sexual Offences report, which laid out how to reshape the way courts, policy and support services respond to victim survivors of sexual violence, was handed down. Both survivors and … Continued
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Sexual assault services call for action as government fails to deliver 2022 strategy November 12 marks two years since the landmark Victorian Law Reform Commission Sexual Offences report, which laid out how to reshape the way courts, policy and support services respond to victim survivors of sexual violence, was handed down. Both survivors and … Continued
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Victorians who have experienced family violence are on average waiting two years for public housing. The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) 2022/23 annual report has revealed the wait time for people who have experienced family violence is now an average of 23.6 months, up from 17.1 months in 2021/22. Waiting times … Continued
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The key activities for the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) in 2022/23 are outlined in its annual report, tabled to Parliament today. A focus for IBAC during this period was supporting the public sector and Victoria Police to increase their capability in preventing corruption and misconduct. IBAC Acting Commissioner, Stephen Farrow said IBAC was in … Continued
