Funds, programs and policies

Affordable Housing Investment Partnerships makes low interest loans and government guarantees available to finance social and affordable housing for Victorians.

On 1 July 2021, Australian, state and territory governments introduced a scheme to streamline long-standing mutual recognition agreements.

The Business Acceleration Fund (BAF) is a grant program that supports Victorian Government agencies and local councils to implement reforms that make it quicker and easier for businesses to get the approvals they need.

The Victorian Government is delivering a landmark reform that transitions away from stamp duty for commercial and industrial properties, replacing it with a more efficient Commercial and Industrial Property Tax.

The Community Support Fund (CSF) is a trust fund that directs a portion of gaming revenue back into the community.

The Victorian Government’s Early Intervention Investment Framework (EIIF) is helping guide early interventions to improve the lives of Victorians and deliver better outcomes across the service system.

Victoria: Open for Business.

On 16 June 2022, the Victorian Government announced the Best Start, Best Life reforms, an ambitious overhaul of early childhood education and care.

On 1 July 2025, the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) was replaced by the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).

Empowerment Fund outcomes and insights.

Victoria has become the first Government in Australia to issue Green Bonds and the world’s first state or federal government to issue bonds with the international Climate Bond Certification.

The Inquiry into economic equity for Victorian women was established to find solutions for problems such as unequal pay and workplace barriers to women‘s success.

The Victorian Government announced the Institutional Investment Framework as part of the Housing Statement, to support the ambitious target to build 800,000 homes in Victoria over the next decade.

The Victorian Government’s Partnerships Addressing Disadvantage (PADs) initiative are social impact investments that tackle complex social issues through outcomes-based partnerships.

The time spent and costs incurred by business and the community dealing with excessive regulatory requirements is an unacceptable burden.

On 29 November 2024, the Victorian Treasurer committed Victoria to revitalising National Competition Policy (NCP).

The Victorian Government commissioned an independent Social Housing Regulation Review as part of the Big Housing Build to identify future regulatory arrangements that will support the long-term interests of social housing residents and communities.

The $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund (VBGF) supports long-term growth opportunities for businesses and boosts employment and economic development across the State.

The 2025 Climate-related Risk Disclosure Statement provides information about the Victorian Government’s approach to climate-related risks and opportunities in the state.

On 10 September 2025, the Victorian Homebuyer Fund closed to new applications.

The Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024 was formally approved by the Fair Work Commission on 12 August 2024 and began operation on 19 August 2024.

Find information about the VicRoads Modernisation process, bringing benefits to individuals and businesses.

The Workplace Incidents Consultative Committee (the WICC) is a lived experience committee.

Significant windfall gains can accrue to landholders when the value of their land increases due to the actions of government.