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What the papers say – November 27

The front pages cover NHS troubles and the result of a much-vaunted post-Brexit trade deal.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

‘Change-or-die moment’: Victorian Liberals facing worst primary vote share in 70 years

Candidate issues stark warning that party must do more to attract voters under 40 or ‘we will die in Victoria’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2022

Australia’s COVID-zero strongman predicted to win state election

One of the biggest advocates of Australia’s COVID-19 lockdowns is set to be reelected in the state of Victoria on Saturday, a vindication for the center-left Labor Party after a term dominated by controversy over its handling of the pandemic.

Tribune News Service · Nov 27, 2022

Indyref2 ruling will take Yes movement to new heights, claims SNP depute leader

Keith Brown accused political rivals of ‘running scared of democracy’.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

Here We Fkn Go: All The Best Reactions To Labor’s Vic Election Win, From Gags To Meltdowns

Live, laugh, meltdown on live TV.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 26, 2022

Victorian election upper house results project Greens gains, challenges for Bernie Finn and Derryn Hinch's Justice Party

Early counting of votes in Victoria's Legislative Council suggests the Greens could win as many as four seats in the upper house. Meanwhile, former Liberal MP Bernie Finn could miss out on a seat, along with controversial Angry Victorians candidate Catherine Cumming.

ABC News · Nov 26, 2022

Progressives returned for third term in Australia's Victoria state

The progressive government of Australia's Victoria state won re-election on Saturday, clearing the way for spending on infrastructure, education and healthcare.

Reuters · Nov 26, 2022

PM lashes anti-Andrews 'scare campaign'

Anthony Albanese says Daniel Andrews survived a scare campaign against him to win in Victoria as federal Liberals pledge to learn from their party's defeat.

AAP · Nov 26, 2022

Bid to stay on? Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot prepares for early budget

JAIPUR: In what is being seen as a move to pre-empt any change of guard before the assembly elections, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has given directions to convene the budget session of state assembly in January, instead of February when it is usually scheduled.

The Times of India · Nov 26, 2022

Cash claims IR law will lead to ‘chaos and confusion’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2022