Victorian Traditional Owners are invited to apply for one of two positions available on the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins announced today. The Council is Australia’s only statutory decision-making authority with membership comprised exclusively of Traditional Owners. Council members provide..

The Geelong community is set to benefit from the spectacular new $45.5 million Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, on track to be open by the end of 2015. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins today visited the site to view progress of the new nine-level,..

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins has today met with local business owners and union representatives to discuss the Andrews Labor Government’s inquiry into the labour hire industry and insecure work. Joined by Member for Geelong Christine Couzens, Ms Hutchins hosted a roundtable discussion on..

Expressions of interest for local library funding under the Andrews Labor Government’s $4.3 million Living Libraries Infrastructure Program 2015 will close in just over a week. With registration closing on 1 October, Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins has urged Victorian councils and regional library..

Expressions of interest for local library funding under the Andrews Labor Government’s $4.3 million Living Libraries Infrastructure Program 2015 will close in just over a week. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins has urged councils and library corporations in rural Victoria to consider applying for..

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins has today defended the rights of Victoria’s most vulnerable and low paid workers, following recommendations from the Productivity Commission’s workplace relations inquiry. The Andrews Labor Government’s reply submission to the Draft Report into the Workplace Relations Framework details how..

Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins has today defended the rights of Victoria’s most vulnerable and low paid workers, following recommendations from the Productivity Commission’s workplace relations inquiry. The Andrews Labor Government’s reply submission to the Draft Report into the Workplace Relations Framework details how..

Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins has today released the report of the independent Transition Auditors appointed to review the separation of Sunbury from the City of Hume. After reviewing the situation and consulting extensively, John Watson and Frank Vincent AO QC have recommended that..

Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins has announced funding to help ensure councils have the staff and resources they need to prepare and protect their communities for emergency events. Funded as part of the Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program, $4.6 million will be provided yearly to..

Beginning today, the Aboriginal flag will permanently fly over Victoria’s Parliament House. Flying alongside the Australian and Victorian State flag, the addition of the Aboriginal flag acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, and the continued strength of Aboriginal identity. Whilst previously flown to mark..

Beginning today, the Aboriginal flag will permanently fly over Victoria’s Parliament House. Flying alongside the Australian and Victorian State flag, the addition of the Aboriginal flag acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, and the continued strength of Aboriginal identity. Whilst previously flown to mark..

The Andrews Labor Government has set a comprehensive set of Education State targets to drive improved student outcomes across Victorian schools over the next decade. Minister for Education James Merlino announced new targets for educational achievement today as part of the Andrews Government’s massive $747..

The Andrews Labor Government is making Victoria the Education State, with students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds to benefit from the largest-ever increase in needs-based funding for Victorian government schools. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced $747 million in extra funds over four years to..

The Andrews Labor Government is making Victoria the Education State, providing $747 million in extra funds to deliver great schools for every community and great teachers in every classroom. $566 million of the funding will be targeted to help schools and students most in need,..

The Andrews Labor Government is making Victoria the Education State by investing $72.3 million to help secondary school students who are falling behind their classmates to catch up. For the first time in Victoria, secondary schools will receive targeted funding to help students catch up..

The Andrews Labor Government is making Victoria the Education State by investing $27 million over five years to make sure thousands of children from disadvantaged primary schools receive a better education in maths and science. Minister for Education James Merlino, was joined by Member for..

The Andrews Labor Government has launched consultation for its review of the Local Government Act 1989. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins today released the discussion paper and consultation website, the first stage in the review process. Ms Hutchins said the review was an opportunity..

The people have spoken and Wadawurrung Elder and self-taught artist Aunty Marlene Gilson has been voted the People’s Choice at the 2015 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley today named Aunty Marlene the winner of the $5,000 award, which is supported..