A decade of Labor rule in Victoria: what is its legacy? When the history of the Andrews/Allan Victorian Labor governments is written, how will its first 10 years be remembered and how many more will it get? AAP · Nov 22, 2024
‘Creeping politicisation’ in Victoria’s public service needs ‘urgent attention’, ombudsman warns Ministerial staffers frequently hired in government departments and independent advice ignored, says report which takes aim at Suburban Rail Loop The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023
Victorian ministers to be forced to make diaries public and reveal meetings with lobbyists Premier Jacinta Allan announces new ministerial code of conduct, which includes ban on employing family members as staff The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023
Progress, protests and pooches: the highs and lows of Daniel Andrews’ nine years as premier Andrews’ hardline approach to the Covid pandemic made him a polarising figure – and controversy was never far away from his government The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023
Has the first shot been fired in Victorian Labor’s succession? MPs say leaks about alleged branch stacking have escalated the factional war about who will eventually replace Daniel Andrews The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023
Labor faithful urged to hit voice referendum hustings Rank-and-file Victorian Labor members have been urged to throw their support behind the voice to parliament during speeches by their state and federal leaders. AAP · Jun 16, 2023
Factions, power and Daniel Andrews: Victorian Labor prepares for its first state conference in more than three years They used to be the setting of some of the party’s most dramatic spats. But the biggest realignment of factional power has occurred behind close doors The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023
Final Victorian election results: how would upper house look using the Senate system? At the November 26 Victorian election, Labor won 15 of the 40 upper house seats (down three since 2018), the Coalition 14 (up three), the Greens four (up three), Legalise Cannabis two (up two), the Liberal Democrats one (down one), Animal Justice one (steady), the Shooters one (steady), Labour DLP… The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022
Adem Somyurek, Legalise Cannabis MPs win seats as Victorian upper house election results are confirmed Former Labor MP Adem Somyurek has retained his seat in Victoria's upper house, after switching to the Democratic Labour Party, meanwhile former Liberal MP Bernie Finn has lost his bid for re-election, and two Legalise Cannabis party candidates have been elected. ABC News · Dec 14, 2022
Weed the winner in Victoria's upper house The majority of crossbenchers in Victoria support legalising cannabis and a One Nation MP now sits in state parliament for the first time. AAP · Dec 13, 2022
Afternoon Update: Greens condemn possible fossil fuel compensation; PCRs to require referral; and an ultramarathon at 70 Albanese government faces hurdle as it tries to win support for energy plan The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022
Crossbencher Fiona Patten concedes Victorian upper house seat to former Labor MP Adem Somyurek Reason party leader says she is in an unwinnable position against Democratic Labour’s candidate The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022
Reason Party leader Fiona Patten concedes defeat in Victorian election after eight years in upper house Reason Party leader Fiona Patten thanks supporters as she concedes defeat in her bid to retain an upper house seat. Former Labor MP Adem Somyurek is likely to win a seat after switching to the Democratic Labour Party. ABC News · Dec 12, 2022
Victorian election result may sweep some micro-parties from upper house as vote count continues ABC election analyst Antony Green says it looks like the Liberal Democrats, Derryn Hinch's Justice Party, Transport Matters and Sustainable Australia will be left with no seats in the Upper House, as counting continues for the Victorian election. ABC News · Nov 29, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022 Legalise Cannabis and other progressive parties could hold balance of power in Victorian upper house Counting suggests Legalise Cannabis party, Greens and Reason Party are likely to win seats in Legislative Council
ABC News · Nov 28, 2022 Victorian election result tightens in Preston as several Melbourne seats remain too close to call Around half a dozen Victorian lower house seats remain too close to call, as a tight count in Melbourne's north could put an independent challenger in striking distance of a seat in Labor's heartland.
ABC News · Nov 6, 2022 Former Labor MP Adem Somyurek to run alongside Bernie Finn in Victorian election Former Labor minister Adem Somyurek announces he will contest the upcoming state election for the socially conservative Democratic Labour Party, reversing a previous decision not to run.
ABC News · Oct 28, 2022 Victorian MP Adem Somyurek resigns from Upper House ahead of state election The former Labor powerbroker, who entered parliament in 2002, left the party in mid 2020 after he was sacked from cabinet over allegations he was involved in branch stacking.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2022 Angry Victorians join a rush of new micro-parties eyeing a seat in the state’s parliament Victorian Electoral Commission announces it has received five new applications by parties for upcoming state election
AAP · Jul 27, 2022 Watchdog calls time on Labor 'red shirts' A Victorian integrity agency has cleared Premier Daniel Andrews of involvement in Labor's "red shirts'" scandal but says police should apologise over arrests.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2022 ‘Time to end this debate’: ombudsman finds no evidence Daniel Andrews facilitated Victorian Labor’s ‘red shirts’ scheme Deborah Glass says she’s ‘not prepared to spend further public resources on these matters’
ABC News · Jul 27, 2022 Victorian Ombudsman releases report on Labor Party's 'red shirts rorts', won't refer case to IBAC The Victorian Ombudsman's report into the Labor Party’s red shirts rorts finds no evidence Premier Daniel Andrews facilitated the scheme and criticises the way staffers were treated by police.
AAP · Jul 20, 2022 Vic Labor 'deflecting' from ethical sins Victorian Labor wants to change rules for all parties after unethical conduct was exposed in its ranks, a move the coalition and Greens say is a deflection.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022 Victorian MPs urged to implement integrity reforms before state election after scathing Ibac findings Daniel Andrews pledges reforms after Operation Watts finds public funds ‘misused’ and codes breached
AAP · Jul 20, 2022 Andrews denies branch stacking knowledge Premier Daniel Andrews' evidence to an inquiry into Victorian Labor's branch-stacking scheme has been published in a special report.