News and articles
News of major activities and announcements from across the department, plus articles featuring the people, projects and programs driving economic growth and prosperity across Victoria.
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Victorian manufacturing industry on show
Victoria’s most innovative advanced manufacturers converged in Moonee Ponds to showcase their latest products and services, cementing the state’s standing as the nation’s manufacturing capital.
Investing in job ready local talent for key industries
Victorians are set to receive more career opportunities and local businesses can get the skills they need through the $10 million Skills Solutions Partnerships Program.
Have your say on the future of Local Jobs First
Businesses and workers will have an opportunity to help shape the future of the Local Jobs First policy – Australia’s longest-standing industry participation legislation.
Direct flights from Mumbai to Melbourne set to take off
Air India has established a new aviation route from Mumbai to Melbourne that will bring more visitors and students to the state, increase investment opportunities and create hundreds of local jobs.
Applications now open for the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program
Local businesses will stay at the forefront of Australian advanced manufacturing with new grants to expand their operations, boost productivity, build capabilities and create jobs.
Victoria to benefit from more non-stop flights from China
One of the largest airlines in western China will soon fly daily to Melbourne, bringing thousands of tourists to Victoria each year, increasing export capacity and creating more than 700 tourism and aviation jobs.
Applications now open for the Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing Program
A new grant program will back local manufacturers to make the products and components we need in the transition towards net zero emissions.
Victorian Skills Plan boosting training for more Victorians
Victorians will have more training opportunities in high-demand industries, with a new report charting the state’s skills and training sector over the next 3 years.
Landmark National Skills Agreement between Australian and Victorian Governments
The Victorian Government has signed a national agreement with the Australian Government that will unlock billions of dollars to build the skills and prosperity of Victoria.
The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase is coming in November
The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2023 will take place on Tuesday 21 November at the Moonee Valley Racing Club hosted by the Victorian Government, in partnership with NORTH Link.
New milestone for Moderna vaccine facility
Victorians are one step closer to locally manufactured mRNA vaccines and medicines, with construction of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility reaching the halfway mark.
LATAM returns to Melbourne
LATAM has restarted its direct flights between Santiago and Melbourne with 3 services per week, the first direct flights between Latin America and Victoria since the pandemic.