Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan The Guardian - AU · Jul 29
One Nation faces being struck off in Queensland after failing to file audited financial statements Breach exposes Pauline Hanson to possible fines as party given deadline to comply by 18 August The Guardian - AU · Jul 29
Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job. AAP · Jul 28
Afternoon Update: Ben Carroll becomes Victorian premier; well-connected Melbourne man guilty of rape; and a year as a gopher New premier’s first act was to announce a royal commission into alleged corruption in the construction sector The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise Victoria's new premier rose from humble beginnings as a retail worker to become a lawyer, adviser and Labor player. AAP · Jul 28
Outspoken MP quits Liberals after 'headlock' fiasco A first-term MP has resigned from a state Liberal party's parliamentary wing after she was dumped as an election candidate. AAP · Jul 28
‘Shake down Angus’: Taylor named as potential donor to NSW Liberal ‘Reformers’ being investigated by Icac Federal opposition leader, who is not accused of wrongdoing, says he won’t provide ‘running commentary on matters before commission’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
'Real action': historic step for Aboriginal land return A capital city council has voted to support the return of parkland to the Aboriginal community, in what could lead to the creation of a cultural centre. AAP · Jul 28
Ben Carroll announces royal commission into construction sector in first act as new Victorian premier Jacinta Allan steps down from top job before expected spill, saying her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 27
ACTU bosses step down for post-CFMEU renaissance ACTU leaders have stepped down from their roles, saying a new generation is needed to bring the union movement through a turbulent era. AAP · Jul 27
'Here before': climate-threatened islanders fight back Torres Strait Islanders have taken the federal government to court for a second time in a bid to secure climate change justice. AAP · Jul 27
Royal commission as new Labor premier changes course Newly-minted Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has vowed to tread a different path to his predecessors, promising a royal commission into the building sector. AAP · Jul 27
Jacinta Allan could face a leadership spill today – here’s what happens next Victoria could face weeks of instability if a contest for the leadership of the Labor party goes ahead The Guardian - AU · Jul 27
Perceived inaction on Big Build corruption could see Jacinta Allan’s leadership demolished The premier’s deputy, Ben Carroll, is among many MPs who don’t believe Labor can win another election under Allan The Guardian - AU · Jul 27
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 NSW police deputy commissioner says letting Jewish security group carry guns could be seen as ‘favouritism’ The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion is this week examining security arrangements for the Jewish community
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Afternoon Update: Jacinta Allan faces leadership spill; Pauline Hanson loses court bid; and AusAlert blares nationwide Victoria’s deputy premier, Ben Carroll, has will nominate to lead the Labor party, after MPs informed Jacinta Allan she did not have caucus’s support
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Protesters launch high court challenge to Queensland ban on ‘from the river to the sea’ Lawsuit filed on behalf of seven protesters alleges ban amounts to ‘a direct, content-based restriction’ on speech, effectively targeting pro-Palestine movement
AAP · Jul 27 Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation' A local mayor in Melbourne accused of punching an intruder at an election party is facing a four-day hearing into the "rapidly developing scuffle".
AAP · Jul 27 Woman 'tied up and murdered' after Mother's Day dinner A day before two friends allegedly violently ambushed a mother, one described her in derogatory terms and said he was "done with" her, jurors have heard.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears So-called ‘Reformers’ hosted recruitment functions with speakers including Tony Abbott and Alan Jones
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Who is Ben Carroll, the man who has become Victoria’s new premier? Carroll, who was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitious, has been sworn in as premier after Jacinta Allan resigned
AAP · Jul 26 Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit A Labor premier is not backing away from a leadership showdown with her deputy, refusing to stand aside after being told she has lost the backing of most MPs.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26 Victoria premier Jacinta Allan vows to stand in any ballot as Ben Carroll confirms he’ll contest leadership Deputy premier says he told leader of his intention on Monday after Allan refused request to stand down
The Canberra Times · Jul 26 ACT's likely new deputy chief minister emerges amid cabinet shakeup Cabinet shakeup triggered by Yvette Berry's resignation.
The Canberra Times · Jul 26 ACT needs a bigger Assembly and it'd be cheaper than adding a local council: review A bigger Assembly is 'more cost-effective' than local councils.