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Victorian government commits $1bn to emergency departments in Melbourne's north

The Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, has vowed to expand two of the state's busiest emergency departments in Melbourne's north, in a pre-election $1bn health pledge.

We know there is pressure in the system.

This means more emergency department space, more emergency department patients being treated and a stronger and better health system for millions more.