Tag: Victorian Premier
Victorian Govt announces Coronavirus payments for international students
The Victorian Government has announced it will provide one-off relief payments of up to $1,100 for international students who have lost work during the coronavirus pandemic and cannot access federal social support...
Victorian Schools to shut down as Coronavirus cases hit high
Victoria will shut all schools from Tuesday and is pushing for a complete lockdown of all non-essential activities, as 67 new coronavirus cases were confirmed overnight. School holidays, due to start Friday, will...
State of emergency declared for Victoria to deal with Coronavirus
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declared a state of emergency for four weeks to try to stem the spread of coronavirus. In Victoria, the state of emergency will start from midday on Monday...
Australia bushfires: State of Disaster declared in Victoria
With bushfire conditions expected to deteriorate across Victoria from today, a State of Disaster has been declared by the Premier Daniel Andrews for parts of the State for the next seven days. The...
Sikhs across Melbourne gather at Federation Square to celebrate Vaisakhi
MELBOURNE - Federation Square became a beacon of Sikh culture as it celebrated Vaisakhi with thousands of colourful turbans this Saturday on 28th April 2018. The event, coordinated by Victorian Sikh Gurduaras Council...
Victoria May Become The First State To Legalise Euthanasia
Victoria looks likely to become the first state in Australia to legalise euthanasia, with a bill expected before parliament next year. Premier Daniel Andrews has indicated language on the issue has strengthened in...
Victorian government under fire over new Grand Final Eve and Easter Sunday public holidays
A Victorian state government plan to introduce public holidays on Easter Sunday and the Friday before the AFL Grand Final Day has come under fire amid concerns the plan will put additional...
Daniel Andrews sworn in as Victorian Premier, unveils ministerial portfolios
Minister Portfolio Daniel Andrews Premier James Merlino Deputy PremierEducation Tim Pallas Treasurer Martin Pakula Attorney-GeneralRacing Jacinta Allan Public TransportEmployment Jill Hennessy HealthAmbulance Services Martin Foley Housing, Disability and AgeingMental Health Creative Industries Wade Noonan Police and Corrections Richard Wynne Planning Jaala Pulford AgricultureRegional Development Lily D'Ambrosio Industry, Energy and Resources Luke Donnellan Roads and Road SafetyPorts John Eren Tourism and...