Russia sanctions ex-Vic premier, 234 other Australians Russia has banned entry to hundreds of Australian politicians, including former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, in its latest response to sanctions. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
Outgoing ombudsman rebukes 'knee-jerk' justice reforms The outgoing Victorian ombudsman has taken the state government to task in her final report, suggesting it has bent to media-driven tough-on-crime policies. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Victoria’s scrapped 2026 Commonwealth Games cost $589m in ‘significant waste of taxpayer money’, auditor general says Report criticises government agencies for not working together and says the estimated $6.9bn cost of the event was ‘overstated’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024
Malaysia fancied as host for 2026 Commonwealth Games Malaysia has been offered $194 million to assist in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, filling the void left by the withdrawal last year of Victoria. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Level crossing pledge 'sacrificed' as budget woes bite The Victorian government has trumpeted its signature level crossing removal program since coming to power - but it is facing delays on a future commitment. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Allan's profile 'a work in progress' after 100 days Jacinta Allan remains undefined to much of the electorate after her first 100 days as Victorian premier and could face a series of stumbling blocks in 2024. AAP · Jan 4, 2024
From ‘accidental premier’ to trailblazing leader, Annastacia Palaszczuk’s power sprang from her warm personal politics The Queensland premier leaves office as perhaps the most successful Labor politician in a generation The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023
‘I’m not Daniel Andrews’: Jacinta Allan on power, sexism and the path to treaty As her predecessor continues to make headlines, the Victorian premier says she’s charting her own course The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023
Dan Andrews Straight Up Called Sky News ‘Bullshit’ Which Is Nice To Finally Hear A Politician Say Ex-premier Dan Andrews has called out media outlet Sky News, labelling them "bullshit" and "absolute pretenders." Pedestrian.tv · Dec 8, 2023
Daniel Andrews fires up over ‘Dictator Dan’ moniker and Sky News After Dark ‘bullshit’ Former Victorian premier hits back at ‘haters’, including those who labelled him a ‘control freak’ and ‘dictator’, in first interview since leaving politics The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023
Ex-Premier Andrews denies public service is politicised Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has rejected the state's public service hs become politicised following a report by the Ombudsman. AAP · Dec 8, 2023
Morning Mail: Forrest’s ‘blood on their hands’ accusation, call for NDIS guarantee, Trump takeover fears Mining billionaire says businesses have no excuse to stop burning fossil fuels; disability advocates concerned claimants could miss out The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023
Daniel Andrews still looms large over Victorian politics, but Jacinta Allan is trying to move on Ombudsman’s report finds Andrews’ had same number of staff as PM’s and NSW premier’s office – combined The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023
‘Creeping politicisation’ in Victoria’s public service needs ‘urgent attention’, ombudsman warns Ministerial staffers frequently hired in government departments and independent advice ignored, says report which takes aim at Suburban Rail Loop The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023
AAP · Dec 5, 2023 'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector A creeping culture of politicisation, marginalisation, secrecy and fear has been uncovered within the Victorian public service, a report has found.
AAP · Nov 30, 2023 Athletics in 'survival mode' after Games cancellation Athletics Australia says the sport is in 'survival mode' after the scrapping of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking aim at how Daniel Andrews axed the event.
AAP · Nov 28, 2023 By-election bronze won't threaten leadership: Pesutto The Victorian Liberals have defended contesting a by-election for former Daniel Andrews' old seat after finishing third behind a high-profile independent.
AAP · Nov 27, 2023 Victorian government delays apology to care leavers Premier Jacinta Allan was scheduled to formally say sorry to past care leavers on behalf of the Victorian government but the apology has been pushed back.
AAP · Nov 26, 2023 Labor, Liberals trade blows a year on from Vic election Victorian Labor and the Liberal leaders have hurled insults at one another to mark the one-year anniversary of the bitter 2022 state election.
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 20, 2023 Dan Andrews Is Locked In A Battle With Melbourne Golf Clubs Still Bitter About Lockdowns Members of golf club after golf club are reportedly blocking former-Victorian Premier Dan Andrews from joining their ranks, as angry players write letters and threaten to quit if the retired politician is allowed to join.
AAP · Nov 18, 2023 Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing Labor appears on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023 Melbourne has waited decades for an airport train. But is a federal funding commitment enough to get it done? Unlike governments interstate, Jacinta Allan was uncharacteristically subdued about Canberra’s funding review
AAP · Nov 17, 2023 Labor retains Mulgrave in Victorian by-election Labor is on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.
AAP · Nov 15, 2023 Data casts doubt on Victoria's bold housing targets Victoria's public housing stock has lifted by 394 since 2018 and more than two thirds of homes earmarked under a $5.3 billion program are unbuilt or incomplete.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023 Crossbenchers set to sink Labor’s bid to enshrine State Electricity Commission in Victoria’s constitution Four upper house MPs refuse to back bill that would also force revived agency to solely invest in renewables