The Andrews Labor Government is working towards self-determination for Aboriginal people. Our engagement with Victorian Aboriginals and the recent debate around constitutional recognition has restarted the issue of treaty in Victoria and it is a subject we are determined to resolve. It is clear that..

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins has today called for fair pay increases to ensure we do not create an underclass of working poor in Victoria. In a submission to the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review, the Andrews Labor Government has called on the..

Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins has asked the Essential Services Commission (ESC) to publish its annual rate cap recommendations on an annual basis. The move is part of the Andrews Labor Government’s support for a Fair Go Rates system that ensures transparency in decision..

Traditional owners will have greater oversight powers and a stronger role in managing and protecting Victoria’s Aboriginal cultural heritage under new laws that have passed the Victorian Parliament today. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins said the Bill establishes new structures and powers to advance..

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Natalie Hutchins today congratulated the Victorian Local Aboriginal Networks (LANs) on the establishment of their Five Year Plan, a significant step towards self-determination. Launching the Five Year Plan in Werribee today, Ms Hutchins said the LANs provide a voice for Aboriginal..

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins is today calling on the Turnbull Government to rule out any cuts to penalty rates as thousands of Victorians head to work this Labour Day. In a submission to the Fair Work Commission’s review of penalty rates, the Andrews..

In a state-wide push to mark International Women’s Day, the Andrews Labor Government is calling for greater gender diversity in local government. Releasing information on how individual councils rate, Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins said it’s high time our councils are representative of the..

In a state-wide push to mark International Women’s Day, the Andrews Labor Government is calling for greater gender diversity in local government. Releasing information on how individual councils rate, Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins said it’s high time our councils are representative of the..

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins today congratulated the independent inquiry into labour hire and casual work in Victoria on completing its comprehensive round of public hearings across Victoria. Evidence has been put to the inquiry suggesting widespread underpayment of award wages, tax avoidance, non-payment..

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins today congratulated the independent inquiry into labour hire and casual work in Victoria on completing its comprehensive round of public hearings across Victoria. Evidence has been put to the inquiry suggesting widespread underpayment of award wages, tax avoidance, non-payment..

New laws introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to strengthen council governance and crack down on councillors doing the wrong thing take effect today. Under amendments to the Local Government Act passed last year, councils now have  greater authority to deal with councillor misconduct internally..

New laws introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to strengthen council governance and crack down on councillors doing the wrong thing take effect today. Under amendments to the Local Government Act passed last year, councils now have  greater authority to deal with councillor misconduct internally..