All Achievements

Since 1999 we have embarked on the largest health capital works program in Victoria’s history by investing $3.7 billion to build, upgrade or refurbish 58 public hospitals and health services.

The State Labor Government has worked hard to make Victoria a great place to live, work and invest. We have created more jobs and allowing Victorians to enjoy the lowest unemployment since 1990.

$4.9 billion will be spent over the next five years in major water infrastructure projects to boost Victoria’s water supplies.

The State Labor Government has made significant improvements to roads and public transport as part of our commitment to making Victoria the best place to live and raise a family – and we are working to meet the transport challenges of the future.

The State Labor Government has delivered more than 1,600 additional police officers over two terms of Government and will recruit more then 300 police officers over 4 years – this is more police than were promised when we were elected.

The State Labor Government has revitalised our State’s democratic institutions. We have introduced fixed four-year terms for both the Lower and Upper Houses of the Victorian Parliament – making MPs more accountable to their electorates. We have reformed Victoria’s Upper House – the Legislative Council – to make it more representative.

In April 2005, the State Labor Government released A Fairer Victoria, a blueprint to improve access to vital services, reduce barriers to opportunity and strengthen assistance for disadvantaged groups and places.

We’re triple-A rated, our budget is secure and our economy is performing well, with our unemployment rate recently decreasing to levels not experienced for over 17 years.

The State Labor Government has rebuilt services and attracted residents back to the regions, with provincial Victoria’s population now growing at a faster rate than the national average, and employment is at a record high. More than 100,000 jobs have been created in regional Victoria since 1999.

There are now more than 7,300 extra teachers and support staff in our schools than there were in 1999. Since 1999, 57 new and replacement schools have been built or funded. More than a quarter of schools have received funding for major building works.

The Labor Government is serious about improving the teaching of technical skills so our children can get good jobs in the field of their choice. Victoria needs more and better skilled people to support our skill based economy. Increasing the skills, knowledge and abilities of Victorians will support increased productivity and better workforce participation. What’s good for the economy is also good for individuals. The longer a person has trained or studied, the more likely they are to have a job, a home and a secure income