The Latest Breaking News from Brad Battin

Search for next top cop likely to drag on for months

The dumping of Victoria Police boss Shane Patton has been compared to a break up over text message, as the search starts for his permanent replacement.

AAP · Feb 17, 2025

Moira Deeming cancels plan to skip a week of parliament to attend Jordan Peterson’s conference

MP previously organised leave during Victorian parliament’s sitting week prior to returning to Liberal partyroom

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2025

Senior Liberal says state MPs should be in parliament as Moira Deeming prepares to attend Jordan Peterson conference

Victorian upper house MP Georgie Crozier said sitting days should be the ‘priority’ of all Liberal party members

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2025

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Another overhaul of bail laws is on the cards, as a state government is accused of buckling to scare-mongering amid rising youth crime.

AAP · Feb 4, 2025

Reckoning looms as Labor, Libs look to shake off woes

A long-time state Labor government is under the pump with crucial by-elections likely to reveal the extent of voters' dissatisfaction after a turbulent summer.

AAP · Feb 1, 2025

Albanese records worst Newspoll ratings this term; Victorian Labor’s primary plunges

A national Newspoll, conducted January 20–24 from a sample of 1,259, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll in early December. Primary votes were 39% Coalition (steady), 31% Labor (down two), 12% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (steady) and 11%…

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025

Backlash grows over Swinburne’s move to evict kindergarten from land donated by state

Families and politicians from all sides unite in push to protect Windsor community children’s centre as university seeks to sell site

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2025

Sober centre operator defends empty beds as row flares

The number of empty beds at sobering up centres shows community outreach programs are working, an operator says.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

Rivals swept aside as leader reveals fresh Battin order

Key supporters of Brad Battin's move to overthrow John Pesutto as Victorian Liberal leader have been rewarded with shadow cabinet promotions.

AAP · Jan 7, 2025

Liberal leader promises party unity after messy battle

Brad Battin has paid his respects to former leader John Pesutto after taking his place at the helm of the Victorian Liberals.

AAP · Dec 27, 2024