Attorney-General Martin Pakula has appointed leading lawyer Dr Ian Freckelton, QC, as Special Commissioner to the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s review into the use of medicinal cannabis.

Victorians will be able to access birth, death and marriage certificates online under an overhaul of the state’s outdated records system by the Andrews Labor Government.

Victorian barristers appointed Senior Counsel late in 2014 will have the option to be appointed as Queen’s Counsel.

Arabian horses will show off their stamina and majesty at two international races at Sportingbet Park this Australia Day.

The Andrews Labor Government has contributed more than $5000 to help make the Stawell Harness races this Australia Day a great day out for families.

The Andrews Labor Government has contributed more than $19,000 to help make the Great Western races this Australia Day long weekend a great day out for families.

The Andrews Labor Government has contributed more than $10,000 to help make this Sunday’s Hamilton Pacing Cup a great day out for families.

Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula, today announced that Mr Dale Monteith will conduct the audit of Harness Racing Victoria foreshadowed in the Andrews Labor Government’s plan to Keep Victorian Racing Strong.