Victorian Government to crack down on big tech with new social media laws
Labor will introduce new laws to hold AI and technology companies accountable while strengthening protections for children online. The new laws will help families take
Disaster-hit communities to receive $1.7 million boost in emergency relief
The Albanese Government is providing over $1.7 million in disaster support for Victorian and Queensland communities affected by recent fires and floods. Shared across 39
Victoria bolsters workplace data protection
The Victorian Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee presented its final report on workplace surveillance. The report advocates for 18 reforms that enhance data privacy
Victoria’s open data policy fuels progress
The Victorian Government took a significant step today by enhancing its Open Data Policy to advance data governance and foster a digital government across the
Victoria’s supercomputer sparks AI surge
The Victorian Government unveiled Australia’s latest artificial intelligence supercomputer at La Trobe University in Melbourne. The NVIDIA DGX H200 system officially activated in June 2025
Victoria offers air conditioning discounts
The Victorian government has introduced a significant initiative that promotes energy efficiency and sustainability. The 2024 Air Conditioning Discount Programme encourages residents and businesses to
Victoria updates public sector wages policy
The Victorian Government has updated its wages policy, confirming the framework for future enterprise agreements with the state’s public sector workers. Minister for Industrial Relations
Victorians get massive digital skills boost for future careers
Victorians now have more opportunities to start their digital careers thanks to the state government’s $63.8 million Digital Jobs program. This week, Minister for Industry
Singaporean deep-tech startup sets AI hub in Victoria
New businesses and technologies from overseas are being brought into Victoria with Singaporean deep-tech startup company Seventh Sense set to establish an artificial intelligence (AI)
Global leader SVG Ventures backs Victorian AgTech with new headquarters
World-leading AgriFood innovation investor SVG Ventures is establishing its Australian and New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne, fast-tracking development of AgTech jobs and supporting farmers across
Victoria’s Investment Strategy brings in international companies
The Victorian Government has launched the International Investment Strategy, attracting global companies to deliver more jobs in growth sectors and bring cutting edge innovation to
Victorian Government doubles child-friendly vaccination sites
The Victorian Government is doubling the number of child-friendly state-run sites where five to 11-year-olds can get their first vaccine in preparation for the thousands