A better planning system and safer buildings
Reforms to planning will make it easier to build or renovate a home, prevent deadly cladding fires and ensure Victoria’s apartments are built to the highest standards of quality.
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Making Victorian Buildings Safer
Victorians living in high rise buildings will be better protected from the threat of deadly cladding fires, with more inspections than ever before.
Fixing Matthew Guy’s Mess At Fishermans Bend
Fishermans Bend and surrounding communities will have access to the schools, jobs, public transport and open space they deserve, as the Andrews Labor Government gets on with fixing the mess left by Matthew Guy and the former Liberal Government.
A NEW SENIOR SCHOOL FOR FITZROY AND COLLINGWOOD
Kids across Fitzroy and Collingwood will get the world-class schools they deserve, as the Andrews Labor Government gets on with the job of building brand new schools for our rapidly growing suburbs and school communities.
Music Market: Where Victorian Music Calls Home
Victorian music has a new home, with the Andrews Labor Government announcing a one-stop shop for local musicians to work, learn, collaborate and do business.
FIRE SAFETY BLITZ AT RICHMOND’S PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATES
Public housing tenants in Richmond will be better protected from fire emergencies, thanks to a new safety blitz announced by the Andrews Labor Government.
LOCAL RICHMOND WOMEN OFFERED A BOOST TO CHANGE THE GAME
Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s game changing $220,000 women in sport leadership scholarships.
INCLUSIVE KINDERS WELCOME KIDS OF ALL ABILITIES
Even more Victorian kinders will get new equipment to be more inclusive for children with extra needs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.
UPGRADES FOR WOMEN’S FOOTY AT THE HOME OF THE MAGPIES
Victoria Park in Abbotsford will be upgraded as part of the biggest investment in women’s and community sport in the state’s history. Member for Richmond Richard Wynne announced today that the Andrews Labor Government will invest $2 million to upgrade facilities for women’s footy at..
ACMI Revamp To Drive Jobs, Tourism And Creativity
Melbourne’s Australian Centre for the Moving Image will be transformed to become one of the world’s leading museums for screen culture – attracting more visitors, creating jobs and inspiring creative talent. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley today announced the Andrews Labor Government will provide..
CELEBRATING THE FIRST EVER VICTORIAN YOUTH WEEK IN RICHMOND
Young people from the Electorate of Richmond will be celebrated and recognised during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week in April, with more than 100 activities running across the state.
Creating Jobs And Boosting Victoria’s Education Offerings
The Andrews Labor Government has given the green light to an exciting new project set to drive Melbourne’s status as a world leader for education and innovation.
Protecting And Growing The Great Ocean Road
An expert taskforce charged with the job of protecting and growing Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road has released an issues paper for public feedback.
GETTING RICHMOND KINDERS REFURBISHED AND IT-READY FOR THE FUTURE
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Richmond kindergartens expand and refurbish their centres and giving them access to the latest technology.
RYAN’S RESERVE NETBALL COURTS SET FOR MAJOR UPGRADE
The Andrews Labor Government is building safe, modern facilities for Richmond netballers at Ryan’s Reserve.
Banning Combustible Cladding In Victoria
The Andrews Labor Government will ban the most dangerous types of combustible cladding from being used on Victorian buildings.
GETTING IT DONE: NEW STADIUM FOR COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE AND THE COLLINGWOOD ALL-STARS A STEP CLOSER
The Andrews Labor Government is giving the much-loved Collingwood All-Stars Basketball Club the state-of-the-art facilities that they deserve.
Protecting Fishermans Bend From Matthew Guy’s Mess
The Andrews Labor Government is taking urgent action to protect the future of Fishermans Bend from a swathe of inappropriate developments – a legacy left by former Planning Minister Matthew Guy.