James Merlino on regional schools

The Victorian Government is ensuring students in regional Victoria can return to face-to-face learning as soon as possible – with a plan outlined to return regional schools quickly and safely in Term Four, alongside extra measures to protect school communities and detect outbreaks as early as possible. A staggered returnRead More →

Teaching excellence in Victoria

The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging Victoria’s best and brightest teachers to apply for the prestigious Teaching Excellence Program at the new Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced the opening of applications for the Australian-first program of advanced professional learning for high-performing teachersRead More →

1000 Victorian ICU ventilators headed for India

While the COVID tsunami in India seems to be raging unabated, help from all over the world is flowing in. The Andrews Labor Government has worked out a package of help worth $41 million to assist India in its fight to control the virus. “The situation in India right nowRead More →

ACU Interfaith Breakfast 2019

Melbourne, November 26: The importance of championing diversity and inclusion were key themes at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU’s) fifth Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast at Parliament House in Melbourne this morning. Over 150 guests attended, including more than 45 faith leaders and 40 parliamentarians. Former NSW Premier and ACU Chancellor the HonRead More →