Declining employment and the looming closure of several international operations means whoever wins the November 29 poll must define a clear vision for Victoria's manufacturing sector, Peter Gahan writes.
The rising tide of youth unemployment, particularly in regional and rural areas, represents a failure by governments to properly implement key policies, Brian Howe writes.
New Premier Daniel Andrews pledged to get straight to work "fixing" Victoria. Following a raft of campaign promises we look at the challenges and immediate priorities of the new government.
There are no quick fixes for reviving the economy and creating jobs. The only certain road to success is the hard slog of reform for productivity growth. By Nicholas Reece.
