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Monday, 9 September 2024 Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) president Ross Jamieson has welcomed the Victorian Government’s first step towards a more commonsense approach to gas. The Premier, Jacinta Allan, today announced the exclusion of gas cooktops from the government’s push on electrification which will allow households the opportunity to choose if they … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release Empty buses won’t lower emissions: Now that bus contracts have been announced the minister must transform the broken bus system, starting with the west. Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams today announced new contracts for Melbourne’s bus operators, consolidating contracts and, the minister says, reducing emissions. … Continued
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Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith was reappointed on Friday as Victoria’s Small Business Commissioner for a further five years. McAlary-Smith is the keeper of the canary in the coalmine that is Victoria’s economy As the statutory authority on small business disputes and retail leasing, the Commissioner is privy to the hardships and tensions of Victorian small businesses and … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government is making sure patients always have a voice – with the launch of a new family escalation system to ensure their concerns are heard. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today launched the Urgent Care Helpline service which will initially be trialed at select Victorian health services, beginning with Northern Health from … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government is making it easier for Victoria’s midwives to treat their patients by expanding the range of medicines authorised midwives can prescribe. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the repeal of the outdated, existing list which limited prescribing by authorised midwives to a select group of medicines. In its place a … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government is providing free degrees for student teachers to support future educators and boost workforce numbers across Victoria, with round two of teaching scholarships now open. Scholarships covering the cost of degrees are available for all Victorians studying secondary school teaching degrees in 2024 and 2025, relieving cost-of-living pressures for students and giving … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government is continuing to lead the nation on mental health reform with a new centre that brings together industry, unions and experts to support mentally healthy workplaces. WorkSafe Victoria will become the first establishment partner of the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing, playing a key role in its development … Continued
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Victoria has more people in housing stress than any other state or territory, sparking urgent calls to build more social housing. New Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data reveals the top 10 months on record for people in housing stress visiting specialist homelessness services all belong to Victoria. Five of the past six months … Continued
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Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is thrilled to hear the Victorian Government’s announcement of Joe Ball as the new Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball, a proud transgender man and a tireless advocate for equality, steps into this pivotal role at a critical time for LGBTIQA+ communities across the state. Kit McMahon, … Continued
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Teachers and school leaders in Ballarat and western Victoria can now boost their skills even further with a new Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership centre transforming education in the region. Minister for Education Ben Carroll visited the Ballarat centre today for its official opening. The facility features a state-of-the-art professional learning space, a Design … Continued
