The day that was, Wednesday 27 September
We’re going to wrap up the live blog today right here.
Here’s a recap of the news of the day:
Jacinta Allan has been sworn in as the 49th premier of Victoria, with Ben Carroll as her deputy.
Carroll was voted as deputy after he initially put up his hand to run against Allan, but ultimately agreed to the deputy position and the caucus vote for the pair was unanimous.
Allan says her number one issue for what is facing the state is housing.
The Fair Work Commission approved multi-employer bargaining, meaning that negotiations for a pay rise for about 12,000 educators across the country can commence, with the aim of extending any funded outcome to the rest of the sector.
Qantas faced a Senate inquiry, where CEO Vanessa Hudson apologised for the frustration at the airline in the community.
Former competition watchdog Allan Fels has said there is a “really strong case” for the federal government to undertake a review into its decision to reject the Qatar Airways bid to run extra flights to major cities.
Indigenous leader and yes campaigner Noel Pearson says the voice referendum represents the “last best hope for a lasting settlement” on reconciliation, and the chance for a “new chapter” in the nation’s history.
League’s 2023 Dally M Ceremony got under way in Sydney with the best players and their companions dressed to impress.
Until tomorrow, enjoy your evening.
Updated
Adam Reynolds of the Broncos looking cool, calm, and collected on the red carpet ahead of finding out whether he’ll take home the award for captain of the year.
Reynolds is up against Warriors captain Tohu Harris, and Panthers captain Isaah Yeo, who he’ll also face in the NRL grand final this weekend.
Reynolds told a reporter as he entered the event:
Tonight’s all about celebrating the season.
