About half of the state’s international visitors were from the UK, Singapore, New Zealand and India.

The unemployment rate for Victorian migrant women is more than three times higher than for Australian-born women. 

“The alleged criminals behind this import in Australian and overseas are now more than $268 million out of pocket and an alleged key member of their syndicate is facing life imprisonment.”

Growth in the Australian economy has slowed, with growth over the next couple of years expected to be below trend.

Thousands of healthcare students are eligible for a $12,000 scholarship if they commit to working in the state's public health system

"This is a wake-up call to all of us, across all levels of government, and the community. We must do better."

"Any employees with concerns about their pay or entitlements should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for free advice and assistance.”

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said the regulator would continue to enforce workplace laws and take business operators to court where lawful requests are not complied with.

"We must do all we can to prevent women from having to choose between their safety or their visa status.” 

Thirty-five kilograms of heroin has an estimated wholesale value of about $10 million and a street value of more than $14 million.