Five hundred jobseekers are being rapidly recruited and trained to support hospitality businesses facing current staff shortages. As part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $200 million Business Stimulus Package, $6.68 million in Jobs Victoria funding will support workers to be trained for hospitality jobs with..
The Andrews Labor Government is boosting internet speeds for thousands of households and businesses with upgrades to fixed wireless networks underway. Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford today announced the $73 million Labor Government agreement with NBN Co, improving broadband..
More women will have the chance to enter the freight and logistics sector thanks to a new Andrews Labor Government employment project providing a direct pathway to critical roles. With the freight industry contributing $21 billion to the state’s economy each year, Freight Victoria is..
The Andrews Labor Government and The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities in sharing respective mRNA research. The MoU was signed virtually by the CEO of mRNA Victoria, Michael Kapel with His Excellency Dr. Jamal..
The Andrews Labor Government has secured an agreement with biopharmaceutical company Pfizer to increase global collaboration opportunities with Victorian researchers and industry. Minister for Innovation, Medical Research, and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford today announced the initiative during the Minister’s tour of Pfizer’s Centers for..
A cutting-edge biotech firm headquartered in the US will soon call Melbourne home, as the Andrews Labor Government expands its investment in advanced medical research techniques. Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford today announced InterVenn Biosciences, the developer of an..
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in digital projects to help businesses and communities be better connected to create jobs and drive economic growth. Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford today announced the full list of digital projects from the..
The Andrews Labor Government is making new grants available to encourage innovative ideas to transform quarries into more parks and community spaces across Victoria. Minister for Resources Jaala Pulford today announced the Quarry Transformation Grants for quarry operators to begin the groundwork on how current..
The call is out for Victorians willing to roll up their sleeves and donate blood for a research initiative into COVID-19, backed by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and Digital Economy Jaala Pulford today met with researchers for the Victorian COVID-19..
The Andrews Labor Government is expanding the search for critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies, in the Stavely Arc, beneath the plains of Western Victoria. Minister for Resources Jaala Pulford today announced more ground is being made available following the success of the Stavely Ground Release in..
A first of its kind business and retail hub for Aboriginal entrepreneurs will be established in Geelong in partnership with the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Employment Jaala Pulford today joined Member for Geelong Christine Couzens in visiting Ngarrimili, a Geelong-based organisation supporting First Nations..