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Council to Homeless Persons has urged the Victorian Government to immediately fund more homelessness outreach workers after a new bushfire warning for large parts of the state. The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer has forecast an increased risk of fires across most of western and northeastern Victoria, parts of greater Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula … Continued
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Nature conservation groups are questioning the motives behind the Victorian Government’s “comprehensive” review of Parks Victoria. The move is raising concerns about the future of Victoria’s popular national parks and reserves, whose integrity is vital for both nature conservation and community wellbeing. Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos announced the wide-ranging review and departure of Parks Victoria CEO Matthew … Continued
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Today across Victoria AWU members working for Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) employed by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) begin protected industrial action. This action is being taken in order to have the ability to bargain for fair wages and conditions, which under the Victorian Government’s wage policy is not possible. This morning saw up … Continued
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28 November 2024 The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) today welcomed the release of the Victorian Government’s new regulatory amendments to the minimum standards for rental properties and rooming houses. GAMAA president Ross Jamieson said: “The decision not to pursue proposed regulatory bans on replacement of gas hot water and space heating in … Continued
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Today an alliance of health and equity organisations, healthcare workers, and community advocates will gather on Parliament Steps to deliver a letter to Premier Jacinta Allan that calls for her government to safeguard vulnerable Victorians from the health risks and rising costs of gas. In the open letter signed by fifteen organisations, including the Royal … Continued
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Victorian families have already saved more than $1.2 million in back-to-school costs – hitting the milestone just one day after the School Saving Bonus began rolling out. Minister for Education Ben Carroll today announced as of Tuesday, the cost-of-living relief scheme has helped Victorian families save more than $1.2 million. The scheme delivers $400 to … Continued
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WHEN: 8.30am – 9:30am, Thursday 28th November 2024 WHERE: Victorian Parliament Steps, Spring St, Melbourne WHAT: Healthcare workers and concerned community members will gather on Victorian Parliament Steps to send the Victorian Government a strong message that continued use of gas cooktops in homes is harmful to health and leaving vulnerable Victorians behind. An open letter is being delivered … Continued
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Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic) welcomes the Victorian Government’s bill that will ban cross-examination in committal hearings for victim survivors of sexual violence, stalking and family violence, which is being debated in parliament today. SASVic has put together an explainer about the new laws, debunking some of the backlash and criticism of what it sees as … Continued
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Victorian community and nature conservation groups are furious with the state Labor Government’s inability to legislate new central west national parks in central Victoria. Despite repeated public statements and letters to constituents committing to protect the areas by the end of 2024, there’s no mention of the Wombat-Lerderderg and Mount Buangor national parks on the … Continued
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An evaluation of the legal services set up to support Victoria’s first five specialist family violence courts demonstrates the important role holistic legal assistance plays in addressing gender-based violence in Australia. The state government provides specific funding for a trauma-informed and collaborative model of legal services at the Shepparton, Ballarat, Moorabbin, Frankston and Heidelberg specialist … Continued
