Aston result shows rejection of nasty politics: Andrews The Victorian premier has criticised the Liberal Party and Peter Dutton for the "nasty" rhetoric used in the lead-up to the Aston by-election. AAP · Apr 2, 2023
Low blow: is fixing Montague Street’s ‘pure evil’ bridge beyond Melbourne? Despite many warning signs, drivers keep crashing into the notorious bridge – and there is not much else the government can do The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023
‘You’d be bloody mad not to’: eager passengers make the most of Victoria’s regional fare cap The cost of regional train and coach services is now capped and staff anticipate a ridership surge once the word spreads The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023
Former Ibac head could face integrity committee after making allegations against Victorian MPs Robert Redlich claimed members of Andrews government told consultants to ‘dig up dirt’ on anti-corruption body The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023
Daniel Andrews’ media-free trip tells us something about China – and a lot more about journalists and the premier Of course it would be better for Andrews to take some media. But would they do a good job, or would it be all ‘Chairman Dan’ and local political bullshit? The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023
Claims Andrews at risk of Chinese influence 'laughable' The Victorian government says it's laughable to suggest Premier Daniel Andrews could be manipulated during his first visit to China since the COVID-19 outbreak. AAP · Mar 29, 2023
Daniel Andrews begins meetings in Beijing amid claims of Australian media exclusion Victoria’s opposition accuses premier of snubbing education leaders while union says absence of journalists on China trip is ‘disturbing’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023
Cheng Lei's partner urges Victorian Premier Dan Andrews to raise her case with Chinese officials The partner of a Melbourne woman detained in Beijing for more than two-and-a-half years says Victorian Premier Dan Andrews must raise her plight on an ice-breaking trip to China this week. ABC News · Mar 27, 2023
Daniel Andrews to begin trade trip to China amid criticism over transparency Coalition MPs say exclusion of Australian journalists from Victorian premier’s trip will force public to rely on coverage by China’s state-run media The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023
Victoria’s Daniel Andrews leaving on surprise mission to China Daniel Andrews will be the first of Australia's state leaders to visit China since the COVID-19, with education and trade meetings organised. The New Daily · Mar 26, 2023
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to travel to China for trade mission Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will travel to China this week for a trade mission, his first since the state's Belt and Road agreements were torn up and against a backdrop of rising security tensions. ABC News · Mar 26, 2023
Andrews to make first state visit to China since COVID Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given him a tick of approval to visit China for talks on education and trade. AAP · Mar 26, 2023
Premier warns of 'challenging budget' ahead as government feels interest rate pinch Everyday Australians are not alone in feeling the interest rate pinch, as the Victorian government sees its interest repayments expand. ABC News · Mar 25, 2023
Gas giant ExxonMobil warns of rapidly reducing Bass Strait supplies Gas giant ExxonMobil says the number of wells it operates in the Bass Strait could close to halve in the next eighteen months. But an expert says gas shortages can be avoided with the right policies. ABC News · Mar 23, 2023
AAP · Mar 22, 2023 Union lashed over $1bn Vic consultancy costs complaint The Victorian Labor government has spent close to $1 billion on consultancy agencies since it was first elected in 2014, new union data shows.
The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023 Move to probe IBAC ‘dirt’ claims set to fail after deal A motion to hold a parliamentary inquiry into allegations from the former corruption watchdog commissioner appears doomed to fail.
AAP · Mar 21, 2023 Deal sinks move to probe IBAC head's 'find dirt' claims A motion to probe accusations Victorian Labor MPs told an independent auditor to "find dirt" on the corruption watchdog has faltered after an 11th-hour deal.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023 Mark Dreyfus accuses federal Coalition leaders of ‘complete silence’ on neo-Nazis in parliamentary clash Peter Dutton joined condemnation of Nazi glorification but did not weigh in on MP Moira Deeming’s attendance at rally
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023 Nazi salute ban: Daniel Andrews looks at European lessons as Victoria moves to outlaw gesture Experts say ban’s success would depend on willingness to prosecute and wider legislative approach that targets ideology may be more effective
The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023 Peter Dutton turns to unlikely source of support after Nazi ‘question’ Peter Dutton has made a fiery parliamentary speech rejecting any suggestion he has been slow to condemn extreme right-wing behaviour.
The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023 Victoria Liberals at odds expelling MP Deeming Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is facing internal resistance over his move to expel MP Moira Deeming for allegedly bringing the party into disrepute.
AAP · Mar 21, 2023 Move to dump Victorian Liberal MP resisted Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is facing internal resistance over his move to expel MP Moira Deeming, fending off a motion to delay a party room vote.
Reuters · Mar 19, 2023 Australia's Victoria state premier condemns Nazi salute The premier of Australia's Victoria state condemned on Sunday Nazi salutes at a protest in the state capital Melbourne as an attempt "to scapegoat minorities" using "evil ideology".
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2023 Daniel Andrews says Nazis ‘aren’t welcome’ as Victorian government considers ‘further action’ following salutes Comments follow protests in which anti-transgender activists performed Nazi salutes on the steps of the Victorian state parliament
The New Daily · Mar 19, 2023 ‘No place here’: Victoria’s Daniel Andrews denounces neo-Nazis after clashes at trans-rights rally Nazis and those who side with them will never be welcome in Victoria, says Premier Andrews after ugly clashes at trans-rights rally