Gender responsive budgeting recognises that as far as we’ve come, there is still a long way to go in the fight towards equality.

And this year, Victoria will become the first jurisdiction in Australia to make gender responsive budgeting law.

We’re tripling our Glasses for Kids program in this Budget.

It means vision checks, and free glasses for Victorian kids who need them.

We’re saving parents money — and time — along the way.

Cheers to that. 🍷

Here's my statement regarding recent comments made by the NSW Premier.

premier.vic.gov.au/statement-trea…

I met Paris last week — a young renter in Werribee. Paris has experienced a long history of unstable housing.

Now young people like Paris will benefit from new safe and secure Melbourne City Mission (MCM) accommodation, as well as access to the support they need to live their best lives.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend, colleague and comrade Linda White.

Linda’s legacy of advocating for worker’s rights — both as a unionist, and as a senator — will endure.

My heartfelt condolence to Linda’s family, friends and colleagues.

Vale.

Absolutely incredible performance tonight. Congratulations! #TilitsDone

Yeah the girls.

We're investing $12 million into local biotechnology firm, Aravax, to develop a novel peanut allergy treatment.

It's an important step forward in advancing healthcare for Australians with food allergies and introducing life-changing health technology to the world.

Remedy Drinks make some fantastic beverages.

Today I visited their facility in Dandenong South for a tour, and to launch our Gov's 2022-23 Food and Fibre Export Performance Report.

This report solidifies that Victoria is indeed the nation’s premier state for food and fibre.

Victorians know it - and deep down, Sydneysiders know it too. Melbourne is Australia’s global power player – top Oz entry and No.9 overall in the Global Power City Index measuring “power to attract people, capital and enterprises from around the world”. tinyurl.com/2yua69ef

What the MYEFO are our Canberra friends up to? The Albanese Government‘s summer reading list is headlined by an absolute shocker for Victorians. We’ve been good partners and expect fair treatment in return. tiny.cc/8j1ivz

“Part of the reason we have done Melbourne ahead of Sydney was because you’ve got that overlay of a wine city and a big city … 5 million+ people and wineries less than an hour away.” 67 Pall Mall choosing Melbourne is a Big V-ote of confidence. tinyurl.com/4xv9c72u