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Rewiring Australia endorses Victorian electrification push to save households money

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Rewiring Australia has endorsed the Victorian Government’s proposed rule to phase out expensive gas appliances, which will lower energy bills and emissions for households across the state. “Thanks to this policy, more Victorians will have lower energy bills and healthier homes,” said Chief Executive Officer Dan Cass. “We back the Victorian Government’s plans to help … Continued

Victoria’s gas bans take away consumer choice, hurt the economy and will force households and businesses into debt

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13 December 2024 The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) today expressed its disappointment that the Victorian Government has once again ignored feedback from industry regarding the real costs of its proposed bans on replacing or installing gas appliances in new and existing households and new commercial buildings. GAMAA president Ross Jamieson said: “Rather … Continued

MEDIA ALERT

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  9.20am for 9.30am start   What: Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll to doorstop   Where: Northern Bay College P-12, P-8 – Hendy Street Campus   Contact: Bree Guthrie 0456 655 050  

Victorian Chamber welcomes Economic Growth Statement

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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the Victorian Government’s Economic Growth Statement, which marks a significant step towards driving further growth and investment in our state. Victorian Chamber Chief Executive, Paul Guerra, led an advisory committee that contributed to the Statement, ensuring the voice of business was heard in shaping the State Government’s … Continued

Rural & Regional Student Access To Training Hit By Victorian Government Cuts

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The Victorian Government’s cuts to skills funding have sent shockwaves through the state’s skills training sector.  Students across Victoria, particularly in rural and regional communities, face significant hurdles in accessing skills training opportunities, according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education, and … Continued

AWU Statement On Lake Mountain And Mount Baw Baw Leasing Proposal

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Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) has announced its intention to attempt to lease Lake Mountain and Mount Baw Baw to a private operator. Such a lease could last for as long as 99 years, effectively privatising the operation.    Neither ARV nor the Victorian Government have consulted with the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) regarding this matter.  … Continued

Independent Skills Training Is Great For Students And Great For Victoria

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The Victorian Skills Training Snapshot demonstrates that when it comes to delivering great outcomes for students, businesses, and taxpayers, it is independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that shine.  Using official data, the report is produced by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education … Continued

Media Brief: Impact Of Victorian Government Cuts To Skills Training Funding

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Media Brief — The Victorian Government’s recent announcement about changes to skills training funding for 2025 will have far-reaching consequences for independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and the students they serve. The reductions to student skills training funding, job losses and reduced educational opportunities threaten both the livelihoods of education professionals and the aspirations of … Continued