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 […]
· 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 […]
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 […]
· 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 […]
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 […]
· $34 million for major mental health upgrade at Werribee Mercy Hospital · More than 100 construction jobs and 30 additional clinical jobs in Werribe · Largest ever boost to mental health in the Melbourne’s west The Victorian Coalition Government is investing $34 million in the construction of the Werribee Mercy mental health expansion project – […]
· Les Misérables’ Melbourne production expected to generate $40 million in economic benefits for Victoria · Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s hit musicals in Melbourne include Mary Poppins , Cats, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Oliver! and Miss Saigon · The Victorian Coalition Government’s investment delivering strong economic, brand and liveability benefits Premier Denis Napthine […]
More than 10,000 extra weekly train, tram and bus services since the Victorian Coalition came to government Moving more people, more reliably, more often Napthine Government building a better public transport network Public transport across the state will receive a massive boost this July, with almost 4,000 extra train, tram and bus services every week, […]
Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay today announced new rules enabling P-platers to drive a wider range of safe vehicles to help make life easier for families and young drivers. Mr Gay said he had ordered the Centre for Road Safety to look into the reforms to redefine high performance vehicles to reflect the […]
Three new skyscrapers approved, with over $830 million investment 2,022 apartments to generate 5,800 construction jobs Australia’s first 100 storey building approved and ready to go Planning Minister Matthew Guy has approved three new skyscrapers in central Melbourne, providing new homes for 4,000 people, and paving the way for 5,800 construction jobs. The three projects, […]