It has been 68 years since India gained independence on August 15, 1947. To celebrate this occasion State Labor Member for Narre Warren South Judith Graley MP joined with the Consul General of India, Mr Manika Jain at a special reception. Ms Graley attended the celebration on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition Daniel […]
Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, Matthew Guy has applauded the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Commonwealth will not proceed with proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). “The Victorian Government believes that this is a victory for common sense,” Mr Guy said. “The Commonwealth’s decision vindicates the Victorian Government’s public support of the […]
· Standard & Poor’s confirms Victoria’s AAA credit rating with a stable outlook · Victoria is the only state with AAA credit rating with a stable outlook · Victorian Coalition Government building a stronger economy to deliver more schools, hospitals, roads and public transport for Victorians The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed Standard & Poor’s […]
· Laws restricting smoking around schools, hospitals and other locations passed · Protecting children from harm caused by tobacco smoke · Napthine Government building a healthier Victoria Smoking will soon be banned at entrances to schools, hospitals and certain government buildings as part of new Victorian Coalition Government tobacco control reforms. Minister for Health David Davis […]
· 28th consecutive month of more than 90 per cent of Metro trains on time · Overall customer satisfaction with metropolitan trains is up compared to 2010 · Napthine Government delivering better public transport For the 28th consecutive month, more than 90 per cent of Metro’s trains were on time, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder announced […]
Drug drivers warned – anytime, anywhere – you will be caught An extra $4.5 million for roadside ice and drug testing, equipping regional and metro highway patrol units with testing kits Napthine Government building a safer Victoria by saving lives on our roads Motorists who play Russian roulette with their lives – and the lives […]
. Eleven new drug PAD dogs will catch ice makers and ice users . Targeting metro and regional areas, stopping ice getting onto our streets . The Napthine Government cracking down on ice and building a safer Victoria A key initiative in the Victorian Coalition’s whole-of-government’s approach to tackling the drug problem will see new drug […]
The Victorian Coalition Government is calling for Expressions of Interest to develop Melbourne’s Federation Square East, Premier Denis Napthine and Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Peter Ryan announced today. “Today we announce a unique opportunity to develop a fantastic precinct in the heart of the world’s most liveable city,” Dr Napthine said. “Federation Square East is […]
The Victorian Coalition Government is providing Women’s Health Victoria with $660,000 to address violence against women and children, Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge announced today. Through the new partnership, Women’s Health Victoria will work with local communities to develop targeted local action plans to prevent violence against women and children. Nine plans will be […]
NSW Fair Trading Minister, Matthew Mason-Cox, today backed a new national travel campaign informing consumers on steps they can take to protect their next travel or accommodation booking. “NSW is working with its state counterparts to promote the ‘Pack Some Peace of Mind’ campaign, an initiative of Australia’s consumer protection agencies aimed at ensuring consumers […]