Govt taking Metricon matter seriously Australian construction company Metricon Homes has denied reports it is facing solvency issues after meeting with the Victorian treasurer. AAP · May 19, 2022
Ibac frenzy exposes a wide divide between Victorian and federal Liberals Analysis: Scott Morrison rejects ‘kangaroo court’ corruption watchdogs while state opposition is furious about Daniel Andrews’ private interviews The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022
Vic treasurer justifies project blowouts Several Victorian infrastructure projects will cost taxpayers billions of dollars more than initially estimated but the treasurer has justified the overruns. AAP · May 13, 2022
Matthew Guy uses budget reply speech to attack Victoria’s response to the pandemic Opposition leader makes no new policy announcements ahead of election, but criticises levels of debt The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022
What to know about Anthony Albanese’s $2.2bn pledge for Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop The federal Labor leader makes funding promise almost four years after project was announced The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022
If the last campaign targeted the quiet Australians, this time Morrison is appealing to the anxious ones The PM, by focusing on transgender children, wants to style himself as the champion of worried parents – particularly those contemplating a protest vote The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022
Dominic Perrottet refuses to join Scott Morrison in condemning Labor’s housing policy Standing beside prime minister, NSW premier says it is ‘important that we’re open-minded’ about addressing affordability The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022
Opposition demands Daniel Andrews reveal how often he has fronted Ibac after fresh revelation Victorian premier reportedly questioned as part of investigation into a Melbourne property developer The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022
Vic premier pressured on IBAC 'interview' The Victorian government and corruption watchdog are remaining silent on a report the premier was interviewed in private over a probe into a property developer. AAP · May 6, 2022
Vic Gov Is Handing Out $250 To Every Household & All U Gotta Do Is Fix Your Electricity Deal Makes cents to me. Pedestrian.tv · May 2, 2022
Daniel Andrews announces $250 payment to help ease cost of living pressures Victoria’s budget will include ways to relieve financial stress on households, along with health funding ‘centrepiece’ The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2022
Election 2022: Anthony Albanese vows to work with states on hospital funding boost Labor leader refuses to make any funding promises despite push from premiers to permanently lift commonwealth’s funding guarantee to a 50-50 split The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2022
Victorian state opposition unveils election promise for 'strong' IBAC and Ombudsman Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says under the pledge, the Coalition will pump an extra $10 million into IBAC's budget per year and increase the Victorian Ombudsman's funding by $2 million per year. ABC News · May 1, 2022
‘I am taking this personally’: Victorian crossbencher Fiona Patten bemused by federal Labor preference deal Reason party leader to reconsider her support for state government after being put below Derryn Hinch’s Justice party on how-to-vote cards The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022 Unions to announce green ban in bid to protect Melbourne’s John Curtin hotel Group of unions step up campaign to protect historic pub popular with leaders of Australia’s labour movement
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022 Daniel Andrews refuses to comment on leaked Ibac report into Victorian Labor party Premier says it’s ‘grossly inappropriate’ to comment on reported allegations in Ibac draft report before final version tabled
ABC News · Apr 28, 2022 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews silent on IBAC questioning as draft report slams Labor culture Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews would not comment on reports that he was interviewed by Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog over cultural issues within the Labor party.
AAP · Apr 27, 2022 Vic premier mute on leaked IBAC report Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declined to comment on a leaked anti-corruption commission's report into the state's Labor Party.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022 Victoria stands down 420 public school teachers over vaccine mandates About half had failed to get a booster shot before the March deadline and have been placed on unauthorised leave
AAP · Apr 24, 2022 'Cruel' politicians fuel trans kids debate Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has lashed "cruel" politicians fuelling debate over transgender kids playing school sports, suggesting it is a non-issue.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022 Covid funding to states should be extended, Daniel Andrews says Victorian government wants extension of commonwealth funding arrangement to combat pandemic
ABC News · Apr 22, 2022 Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy promises to fix Albury-Wodonga health crisis Victoria's Opposition Leader says fixing Albury-Wodonga's health crisis is "an absolute priority", after residents shared personal experiences of being let down by the system.
ABC News · Apr 21, 2022 From close contact isolation rules to masks, here's what COVID-19 restrictions Victoria has ditched Victoria ditches mask rules in certain settings and isolation requirements for close contacts of positive cases.
AAP · Apr 21, 2022 Vic COVID commander, restrictions to exit Victoria's COVID-19 response commander is stepping down from his role as the premier leaves the door ajar for an end to all restrictions.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2022 Rightwing media no longer wield power as they once did. So why is Labor letting them set the election agenda? ‘Paper tigers’ may as well be real if progressives cower under our beds in fear of them. If we want to win, we have to fight