These new laws shift the focus from the actions of the victim-survivor to those of the accused - and whether they actually received consent.
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New South Wales and Victoria are establishing 50 Priority Primary Care Services - half on either side of the Murray.
They're for patients who need urgent care, but not quite lights and sirens - and they'll be absolutely free.
Victorians will have an opportunity to remember Judith Durham's life and music at a State Memorial Service. We've now locked in the details with Judith's family.
The service will be held at Hamer Hall on Tuesday, 6 September 2022 from 6pm.
Telehealth options will be available for COVID positive patients or those unable to travel to a clinic, and children are still able to be seen at any of the 55 respiratory clinics across the state – many of which are open seven days a week with extended operating hours.
The first dedicated paediatric GP respiratory clinic will open in North Melbourne next week.
The service is just a few minutes walk from the RCH and it will be free, with or without a Medicare card.
The second clinic will open next month at the Monash Children's Hospital.
Just a couple of months ago Gap Road was one of our worst level crossings.
Now, it's gone for good.
Trains are already running, and the road will reopen for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists in October.
Ukraine Independence Day marks the beginning of the very independence Ukrainians are fighting to defend today.
To Ukrainians here, at home, and all over the world - Victorians stand with you in solidarity.
Tonight landmarks across our city will be lit yellow and blue.
Metro Tunnel is coming together - above, and below ground.
When it opens, ANZAC station will have a seamless interchange to our busiest tram line - and by 2029 you'll be able to get a train from here directly to the airport.
We're opening five new Priority Primary Care Centres near hospitals in Ballarat, Sunshine, Epping, Clayton and at the Royal Melbourne.
They'll be the place to go when you need urgent care for things like fractures, minor infections and burns - and they'll be open by November.
The story of our Vietnam veterans is one of strength and courage.
Today, we say thank you.
We acknowledge your service, and the sacrifice of those you left behind too.
And we will ensure that your bravery is never forgotten.
It'll be the size of one and a half MCGs - big enough to make 100 million doses per year.
It'll create 1,000 jobs for Victorians.
And it'll mean when Australia needs vaccines – they'll be made right here in Victoria.
Also said hello to Daryl who's getting treatment at Peter Mac at the moment. The whole team here do the most incredible job and Daryl will be heading home soon.
There are almost 700 doctors, nurses and allied health professionals like him who are helping boost our workforce.
They've come from countries including the UK, Ireland, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, New Zealand, the Philippines and the United States.
Before relocating to Victoria, Eyal was at Israel's Sheba Medical Centre. Now, he's now working as a surgical fellow at Peter Mac, providing cancer patients with the very best care.
I caught up with Dr Eyal, his wife Dr Danielle and their kids Guy and Niv.
Eyal is one of our newest doctors.
And one of our newest Victorians too.
He's one of almost 700 healthcare workers who have moved to Victoria in the last year as part of our global recruitment push.