Calls for Vic parl bullying process review The Justice Party is calling for the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to review parliamentary bullying and harassment processes. AAP · Mar 22, 2022
Victorian politics of paid sick leave is very different to developer levies Daniel Andrews was gearing up for a fight with lobby groups, but the main prize was in the electorate The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2022
Business baulks at Victorian plan for five days of sick leave for casuals Unions have welcomed a trial that will see 150,000 casual workers receive leave at the minimum wage The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2022
Victoria is trialling paid sick leave for casual workers. Here's what that will look like Victoria's two-year trial of paid sick leave for casual and insecure workers has been welcomed by unions, panned by peak business groups and could prompt a political battle in a year with two elections. Here's what you need to know. ABC News · Mar 14, 2022
Aust-first paid sick leave for Vic casuals Tens of thousands casual and insecure Victorian workers will be able to claim sick and carer's leave as part of an Australian-first $245.6 million pilot. AAP · Mar 13, 2022
Pressure mounts on federal government to cut fuel excise – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022
Morning mail: Russia escalates war with attack near Poland, Daniel Andrews pushes sick leave trial, top Aussie pools Monday: Victorian premier Daniel Andrews will push ahead with a paid sick leave trial for workers in insecure employment. Plus: Australia’s top 10 public swimming pools The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022
‘Here to get things done’: Daniel Andrews prepares for battle over paid sick leave Exclusive: Victoria’s premier reveals why he is gearing up for a showdown with the Coalition government and business over benefits for casual workers The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022
Shane Warne to have state memorial at MCG on March 30, Premier Daniel Andrews says Mr Andrews confirms the MCG will be the venue for the memorial service on Wednesday, March 30, saying, "there's nowhere in the world more appropriate to farewell Warnie than the 'G'." ABC News · Mar 9, 2022
Rebel MP accuses Vic premier of bullying A former Victorian Labor MP has aired claims of a systematic bullying campaign against her, naming Premier Daniel Andrews as a participant. AAP · Mar 9, 2022
Scott Morrison says defence force ‘not available on a moment’s notice’ to respond to disaster – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2022
Victorian MP Kaushaliya Vaghela quits Labor after alleging systemic bullying Kaushaliya Vaghela, who has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council since 2018, has accused the office of Premier Daniel Andrews of turning a blind eye to bullying over a number of years. ABC News · Mar 7, 2022
Shane Warne's family offered state funeral after shock death of cricket legend Premier Daniel Andrews says he has offered Warne's family a state funeral "so Victorians can pay tribute to his legacy and contribution to our state, community and country". ABC News · Mar 4, 2022
Vic vows to meet offshore wind power goals Victoria has pledged to meet and beat increasing offshore wind power targets until 2040, as Australia transitions away from fossil fuels to green energy. AAP · Mar 4, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022 Fifth death reported in NSW; ‘it’s climate change,’ Palaszczuk says as Qld death toll rises to 10 – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2022 ‘It was an agreement’: Daniel Andrews’ affordable housing plans bulldozed by peak property group Victorian government’s proposed social housing levy in doubt after premier accused developers of reneging on deal
ABC News · Feb 23, 2022 Premier Daniel Andrews refuses to comment on IBAC probe into bitter firefighter dispute Premier Daniel Andrews says he won't answer questions about matters that "may or may not be active" when asked whether he was interviewed as part of the anti-corruption investigation.
AAP · Feb 23, 2022 Vic premier brushes off IBAC probe reports A gag order has lifted on a probe into the Victorian government's dealings with a fire services union but the premier won't say if he's been interviewed.
AAP · Feb 22, 2022 Fate of Vic housing levy 'very uncertain' Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has accused the housing development sector of reneging on a deal to support a new levy in exchange for cutting red tape.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022 Victoria and Queensland relax mask rules as Omicron peak passes Victoria and NSW consider allowing household contacts of positive Covid cases to attend work if asymptomatic as restrictions ease
ABC News · Feb 22, 2022 How Victoria's COVID-19 rules on masks and working from home will change this week Victorian authorities say the state is "down the other side" of the Omicron peak, leading to a further loosening of rules on masks, working from home and elective surgeries. Here is what's changing at 11:59pm Friday.
ABC News · Feb 20, 2022 WorkSafe Victoria investigating Kaushaliya Vaghela's Labor bullying claims WorkSafe Victoria confirms it is investigating bullying claims levelled at the office of Premier Daniel Andrews by outgoing MP Kaushaliya Vaghela.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2022 Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2022 Regional Victoria the frontrunner to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, thwarting Tasmania Daniel Andrews spruiks potential benefits to regional Victoria despite numerous global cities having withdrawn proposed bids
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 Victoria likely to host 2026 Commonwealth Games as government enters exclusive negotiations Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said the negotiation deal had been finalised on Tuesday night, and that the games would be predominantly hosted in regional Victoria.