It was the first apology of its kind.
But because of Archie - and so many other members of the Stolen Generations - it will not be the last.
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On behalf of the Victorian Government, I said sorry.
For the forced removal from his family, Country, Community, culture and language.
For depriving Archie of his birthright as a proud Aboriginal man.
And for the trauma and hurt that his family still carries with them today.
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Archie Roach never stopped fighting for the Stolen Generations.
But he passed without ever receiving an apology for the pain and trauma inflicted by the State.
Tonight, at the request of Archie's family, I delivered that apology.
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Constable Matthew Arnold and Constable Rachel McCrow had their lives tragically cut short at work.
They served to keep their community safe.
And they did so with honour.
I extend the sympathies of all Victorians to their families, and to all Queenslanders.
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As we bring back the SEC we'll be building more solar, wind and batteries - and they'll be government owned.
Meaning all Victorians get the benefit.
You can read more about it here: premier.vic.gov.au/new-solar-farm
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They'll feed into the grid, and we'll be using all that power to run our government buildings and transport network.
It'll slash power prices, create jobs and reduce emissions.
But that's just the beginning.
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We're going to build six big new solar farms - and four new big batteries.
It's all part of the second round of our Victorian Renewable Energy Target auctions - building new renewable projects to power the state and create jobs.
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We're powering government schools, hospitals, trams and trains through renewable electricity.
Here's how:
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We always work best when we work together.
Glad to be back to meet with and National Cabinet colleagues.
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Here's a few more Myer windows from over the years.
Gumnut Babies - 1995
Wizard of Oz - 1993
Santa goes to space - 1962
Russell's Christmas Magic - 2012
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Freddie passed in 1974 - but his legacy lives on.
What started as one man's brain child now has a whole team of artists, engineers, costume and set designers.
So next time you walk past the windows - keep Freddie in your thoughts.
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Despite living in a far more conservative time, Freddie lived his life as an out-and-proud gay man with the support of Merlyn Myer, matriarch of the Myer family.
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In 1956 - the first Christmas Myer window was created - Santa and the Olympics.
We were hosting the Olympics at the time, and the windows got rave reviews - and Freddie got a heftier budget to start a Christmas tradition.
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Freddie started working at Myer as a wheeler at a young age, moving clothes around the store.
He eventually was put in charge of displaying merchandise in the windows of Bourke street.
Inspired by the displays in New York Department stores - Freddie had big plans.
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Melbourne's Myer windows have been a staple of Christmas since 1956.
And it all started with a man called Freddie.
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New tracks dropping 2025.
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Lucy's been specially trained to support adults and kids as they give evidence, during hearings, interviews and more.
She plays a big part in helping some of the most vulnerable through some really stressful situations.
And before you ask - yes, she's working pro-bone-o.
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Lucy can sit and stay - and bow her head for a judge.
That's because she's a full-time worker in Victoria's justice system.
And she's just started in Melbourne's Family Court.
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The world's friendliest city was based on five categories - resident happiness, LGBTQI+ inclusivity, tourist attractions and hotel ratings.
They even called us 'the capital of cool'.
Nice.
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I'd tell Sydney to up their game - but that's not very friendly.
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Cleaner, greener, emission-free machines.
Getting more Victorians where they need to go.
From 2025, all new buses on Victoria's public transport routes will be zero emissions.
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The 1st time I came to G 🏠 for a swearing in was 2006. was sworn into 3 portfolios. Joe was a 👶, a nappy bag was required & our very good friend Steve Bracks was the Premier. Fast forward to '22, we're back after 3 wins with a big plan to do what matters.
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New Cabinet.
Same plan.
We're doing what matters for Victorians - and we're not wasting a moment.
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Victoria's new Cabinet to keep doing what matters.
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Today our new Ministry will be sworn in.
We've got big, positive plans - to back the SEC, deliver Free Kinder and 50 government-owned childcare centres, and build the hospitals, schools, road and rail Victorians need.
And we're not wasting a moment.
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It's going to change how we get around the city.
And it's a whole year ahead of schedule.
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When it opens, you'll be able to get from Metro Tunnel onto City Loop trains without tapping off.
And new pedestrian walkways will get you to tram stops and laneways entirely underground.
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Metro Tunnel's Town Hall station will be the length of a whole city block.
And a station that big needs lots of entries.
Seven, in fact.
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I reckon we might need a bit more space than just Fed Square to watch the @Socceroos take on Argentina.
So we're going to open up AAMI Park and put the game on the big screens.
And it'll be completely free.
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I reckon we might need a bit more space than just Fed Square to watch the take on Argentina.
So we're going to open up AAMI Park and put the game on the big screens.
And it'll be completely free.
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Bit of an update.
The team have just completed the 100,000th repair.
Longer-term repairs are going to take some time - but there's a team of about 350 working hard.
And we'll get the job done.
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Sun's set but work isn't stopping.
Contractors have been working around the clock and have already carried out more than 10,000 repairs on our roads.
But getting hundreds of roads fixed and reopened is going to be a massive job - so we're calling in reinforcements.
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Pretty good lineup.
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It's been covered in murals by local artists - with even more to contribute in coming months.
And it'll hold musical and theatrical events, just as the original Parthenon did thousands of years ago.
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The Parthenon has officially arrived in Melbourne.
But this time it's about a third of the size and built from new-age materials.
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Here's how the finished Footscray Hospital will look.
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To the whole team who are on the job - thank you so much.
We're getting on with it, and I couldn't be happier.
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We're back to work, and the team at the new Footscray Hospital site never stopped.
There's 600 workers on site now, building a huge new hospital for the West.
Another 200 beds, and space for 15,000 patients per year.
It's a big job, and just one part of our Big Build.
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Cranes in the sky and workers getting on with the job.
That's what doing what matters looks like.
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