Tag: Victoria

Victoria to create $150m investment fund

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Victorian government will create a $150 million fund to help secure private sector investment in priority sectors like advanced manufacturing, defence and health technologies. Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes...

Vic lawmakers look to rein in workplace surveillance

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Victorian workers should be protected under law from intrusive workplace surveillance, a state inquiry has found after hearing of a surge in pervasive technologies like keylogging, tracking devices and...

Victoria’s consulting spend back at 2018 levels

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Spending on external consultants in the Victorian government has returned to 2018 levels, with new data released by the state’s auditor-general showing a sharp drop off in work last...

Victorian electric engine pioneer expands with new facility

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Kite Magnetics, a Monash University spinout producing ultra-energy-efficient electric generators and engines, will set up a new advanced manufacturing facility in Melbourne’s southeast. The state-of-the-art facility, announced on Friday,...

Victoria sets priority sectors ahead of new industry policy

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Victoria will deliver a $20 million boost to five priority sectors, including advanced manufacturing and health technologies, through a new industry development fund. The fund, which will provide matched...

Victoria puts critical minerals approvals on fast track

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Victorian government will establish critical minerals priority development zones and centralise project approvals as part of a new roadmap designed to unlock rare earth deposits valued at an...

Victorian govt commits $21m to eHealth record rollout

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Victorian government will roll out connected electronic medical record systems to more hospitals and health services, streamlining access to patient information and replacing paper-based systems. Health minister Mary-Anne...