Napthine-Wells – More drug dogs deployed to sniff out ice and drug offenders

. 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 […]

Federation Square East to become a new jewel in Melbourne’s crown

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 […]

Napthine Government helping local communities to prevent family violence

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 […]

Matthew Mason-Cox med rel: Australian travellers urged to pack some peace of mind

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 […]

Starc hopeful of strong performance on return

Melbourne, Aug 23 (IANS) Australian left-armer Mitchell Starc’s bid to stake claim to be one of the premier limited-overs bowlers in the world has been hampered by injuries in the past 12 months but the pacer feels his fitness and body is in a place where it can handle the arduous period of cricket that lies […]

Wells – No escape under tough new sex offender laws

Tougher laws to stamp out crimes against children Laws impose greater restrictions on the travel, identification and appearance of sex offenders Napthine Government building a safer Victoria for our children Convicted sex offenders could be charged with a raft of new offences under laws that have been strengthened by the Napthine Government. Minister for Police and Emergency Services […]

Napthine-Clark – New laws to seize criminals’ unexplained wealth

· New legislation will require those suspected of serious crime to prove the lawful origins of property · Unexplained wealth laws a powerful tool to disrupt and deter serious and organised crime · Napthine Government building a safer Victoria The Victorian Coalition Government will today introduce legislation into Parliament to establish an unexplained wealth confiscation […]

Wells – Victoria’s first class camera system

Road Safety Camera Commissioner finds Victoria’s camera system first class Motorists understand the value of road safety cameras Napthine Government building a safer Victoria Victoria’s road safety camera network has been deemed ‘first class’ by the Road Safety Camera Commissioner. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells today welcomed the release of the […]

Davis – Graphic campaign on obesity dangers launched

· Confronting campaign that highlights the dangers of being overweight · A key plank of Healthy Together Victoria, now with over 500,000 participants · Napthine Government building a healthier Victoria A new hard-hitting public education campaign based on a confronting depiction of the damage caused by overweight and obesity was launched today by the Minister […]

Matthew Mason-Cox med rel: Scam Savvy Tips For Consumers

NSW Fair Trading Minister Matthew Mason-Cox today took his warning about scams direct to consumers in Sydney’s Northmead, opening a scam awareness seminar at the Northmead Bowling and Recreation Club. “Scammers target people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels with online, mail, door- to-door and telephone scams,’’ said Mr Mason-Cox. “Information sessions such as […]

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