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Daniel Andrews ‘couldn’t think of anything more distressing’ for victims than a state funeral for George Pell

Victorian premier says those abused ‘at the hands of the Catholic church’ are foremost in his thoughts

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023

Top minister backs national health remedy

An initiative by state leaders to strengthen GP access and other health systems through national reform has been welcomed by the federal government.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

Govt coy on tab for Vic casual sick pay

Victoria has paid less than $20 million through its trial of sick pay for casuals, with the government yet to settle on how it would fund the scheme long-term.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

Hint on raising age as Vic parliament sits

Victoria's premier has indicated his government may act alone on raising the age of criminal responsibility as parliament opened with more than 40 newcomers.

AAP · Dec 19, 2022

Victorian Greens to push for raising criminal age to 14, banning solitary confinement for children

At first sitting of state’s new parliament on Tuesday, the party will seek to capitalise on increased presence to pursue justice reform

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2022

Election of micro parties on preferences renews calls to change Victoria's 'broken' upper-house voting system

Micro party MPs with less than 3 per cent of the primary vote have been elected once again in Victoria's upper house, prompting renewed calls for the unique system to be scrapped.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

Thousands celebrate life of legendary musician Archie Roach at state memorial

There was singing, dancing and tearful tributes as those who knew Archie Roach best celebrated the immense legacy of the Gunditjmara and Bundjalung musician and activist, who died in July at age 66.

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022

Cyber issue hits Victorian fire service

Hackers could be behind a massive "cyber issue" impacting Fire Rescue Victoria but authorities say it hasn't affected trucks or firefighting crews.

AAP · Dec 15, 2022

Fire Rescue Victoria's dispatch system down, firefighters relying on mobile phones, radio

Fire Rescue Victoria says community safety has not been compromised by a dispatch system shut down, which started during the early hours of this morning.

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022

Apology for Archie Roach at state memorial

Archie Roach has received a formal government apology for his forced removal from family, at a state memorial service for the late Indigenous music great.

AAP · Dec 14, 2022