A stronger EPA for a healthier Victoria
The Andrews Labor Government will boost the powers of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) with an immediate injection of $45.5 million over two years, protecting Victoria’s environment now and...
View ArticleWorld-class Monash Children’s officially opens
The new world-class Monash Children’s Hospital has officially opened its doors and is ready to care for up to 7000 more sick children every year. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Jill...
View ArticleVoluntary Assisted Dying model established ahead of vote in Parliament
The Andrews Labor Government will incorporate all 66 recommendations from the Ministerial Advisory Panel’s final report on Voluntary Assisted Dying into a Bill to be introduced into the Parliament in...
View ArticlePosition on Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation
Today the Premier, Minister for Health and the Attorney General released the Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation. Previously I have expressed support for the policy but withheld my final judgement...
View ArticleSpeech on Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
Mr DALIDAKIS (Minister for Trade and Investment) (11:18) — I came in at the wrong time of Mr Purcell’s contribution, because I have a feeling that he and I will cover off on many similar issues at...
View ArticleGetting more cancer services in Melbourne’s south
An extra 50,000 people a year in Melbourne’s south will have access to state-of-the-art screening in detecting cancer earlier and more accurately with new medical imaging equipment and expansion at...
View ArticleVictoria first state to pass Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
The Victorian Parliament this afternoon passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill after a comprehensive, historic and passionate debate in both lower and upper houses. “Victoria is the first state to...
View ArticleGetting it done: building the Victorian Heart Hospital
Australia’s first specialist stand-alone heart hospital will become a reality with the Andrews Labor Government investing an additional $320 million to build the Victorian Heart Hospital. Premier...
View ArticleNew Victorian hearing aid tech is music to all ears
The Andrews Labor Government is backing local, world-first technology that will give Victorians – particularly those in regional areas – better access to more convenient, affordable hearing aids. The...
View ArticleSpotlight on Victoria’s growing Health Startups
The Andrews Labor Government has announced new funding to accelerate the growth of Victoria’s health startups and capitalise on one of Victoria’s leading industries. Delivered by Victoria’s startup...
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