Archives for May, 2016
Time For Malcolm Turnbull To Stop The Health Cuts And Start Investing
Malcolm Turnbull needs to prove to Victorians his plan for health and medical research amounts to more than just cutting health funding in tonight’s Federal Budget. Acting Premier James Merlino today joined Minister for Health Jill Hennessy at St Vincent’s Hospital to call on Malcolm..
Victoria Steps In To Support New Mums After Turnbull’s Cuts
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $11.2 million to support new mothers and families experiencing mental illness to get well and stay well. As part of the Victorian Budget 2016/17, the Labor Government will provide an additional $1.6 million for prevention and early intervention for..
CommSec: Victoria’s Economy The Fastest Growing In The Nation
Victoria’s economy continues to be the fastest growing in the nation, according to the latest CommSec State of the States Report released today. Victoria’s annual economic growth rate is up 4.3 per cent on a year ago, ahead of NSW (up 3 per cent) and..
The Andrews Labor Government is helping disadvantaged Victorians find meaningful work and stay employed.
The Andrews Labor Government is helping disadvantaged Victorians find meaningful work and stay employed. Minister for Employment, Jacinta Allan, visited Linfox’s West Melbourne facility today to launch the Jobs Victoria Employment Network (JVEN) – a key initiative of the newly established Jobs Victoria, funded with..
More Victorians To Access World Best Practice Stroke Treatment
The Andrews Labor Government is rolling out a new state-wide service delivering a breakthrough treatment for stroke in Victoria, in a bid to save more lives and improve patient outcomes. In a major global shift in the care of people experiencing ischaemic stroke, Endovascular Clot..
New Custody Officers To Free Up Police Across Victoria
More police are on the beat in Victoria as custody officers begin their new roles to maintain security at some of the state’s busiest police stations. Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Ben Carroll said the Police Custody Officers (PCOs) would proudly serve the community while also..