Election miracle or is it Labor 'saving the furniture'? Still trailing in the polls, a new Labor premier is confronting an election challenge comparable in some ways to the one Scott Morrison overcame in 2019. AAP · Sep 18
Frosty reception as major parties lock horns on housing Leaders from the Labor, Liberal and One Nation parties have drawn political battle lines over housing as a state election draws near. AAP · Sep 2
Fresh-faced premier scraps divisive Dan Andrews statue A controversial statue honouring a divisive former premier has been scrapped by a new leader months before a state election. AAP · Aug 29
Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government The $134,000 cost of the statue of the former Victorian premier has been heavily criticised by the Liberal opposition The Guardian - AU · Aug 28
After nearly 12 years in power, the Victorian government’s longevity has come at some cost to its integrity Last week, Victorians found out what happened in 2016 when their state government negotiated a secret deal with the firefighters’ union. The Conversation · Aug 10
Cannabis, corruption probes and Daniel Andrews: Ben Carroll says scandals have eroded public trust – how will he fix it? The new Victorian premier has been called a centrist, a moderate, even ‘Kmart Keating’. If you ask him, Carroll says he’s responsible, progressive – but ‘evidence-based, not ideological’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 7
Dan Andrews statue a 'public urinal' risk, Liberal says A statue of former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews would be at risk of being desecrated, a federal MP warns, as pressure builds to scrap the planned monument. AAP · Aug 7
Grattan on Friday: The battle for Victoria will send important signals to federal players Victoria’s election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn’t have anticipated a year ago. The Conversation · Aug 6
Victoria’s anti-corruption report reveals more grubby ‘whatever it takes’ politics than bombshell revelations There has been no finding of corrupt conduct but of a corrosive abuse of power, trashing of good governance and the abandonment of proper processes The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
A ‘staged’ meeting and a secret deal: how a union boss exerted ‘extraordinary influence’ on the Andrews government Integrity experts say Ibac’s report exposes a deeper problem with Victoria’s anti-corruption laws The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
'Bike boy' bailed to rehab amid carjacking allegations A man once involved in a notorious crash with a prominent family has won his bid for bail after being accused of taking a car with children inside. AAP · Aug 5
Daniel Andrews defends actions as opposition labels Labor ‘a gangster government’ after Ibac report released Victorian corruption watchdog finds ‘serious and concerning’ conduct by senior Andrews government members in dealings with union boss The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
What Ben Carroll’s cabinet cuts say about his ‘new direction’ for Victoria A week after his elevation to premier and four months out from an election, the priorities of the Carroll government are becoming clearer The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
One Nation names eight Victorian election candidates as Hanson bars ABC and Guardian from press conferences Former Liberal, ‘anti-woke’ film animator and councillor who says he used to work on Daniel Andrews’ security team among lineup for November’s state poll The Guardian - AU · Aug 3
AAP · Jul 31 The One Nation scare Labor used while rolling a premier Labor leaders have pointed to a potential minority government involving a right-wing populist party to justify swapping premiers four months from polling day.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 30 The Labor right is back in power in Victoria. Where will its new ‘Kmart Keating’ premier take the state? Ben Carroll’s ascendance marks the first time the conservative faction has led the party since the Bracks – Brumby era
AAP · Jul 30 Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup Two key Victorian Labor frontbenchers have announced they will retire from politics at the next election after Jacinta Allan was deposed as premier.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 30 Ben Carroll will not rule out redirecting Suburban Rail Loop funds to other projects New Victorian premier also considering ‘sensible changes’ to laws that would enshrine right to work from home two days a week
AAP · Jul 29 'Bike boy' accused of trying to take car with children An accused pantless carjacker once involved in a notorious crash with a former premier is seeking to be released on bail to attend rehab.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29 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
AAP · Jul 28 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 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28 Jacinta Allan: how a ‘daughter of workers’ rose to Victorian premier – then came undone Bendigo East MP says she wants to be remembered for her achievements in women’s health
The Conversation · Jul 28 Ben Carroll is the new Victorian premier. He has a long and urgent to-do list – and 4 months until an election After a tumultuous 24 hours, the Labor Party in Victoria has decided it will have Ben Carroll as its new leader and therefore Premier of Victoria.
AAP · Jul 28 Outgoing premier urges women to follow political dreams The collapse of Jacinta Allan's premiership has denied her a chance to become the first woman to lead Victorian Labor to victory at a state election.