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Labor and the Coalition need the Indian diaspora vote, but the immigration debate has many feeling bruised

While Victorian Labor holds a marginal lead with Australia’s largest migrant group, many feel politicians only offer platitudes

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17

Politics with Michelle Grattan: why Victoria’s unpredictable election matters nationally

There are just seven weeks to go before the Victorian election on November 28. Labor is trying to beat the odds to do something it’s never achieved in the state before: after 12 years in power, it’s trying to win its fourth straight term.

The Conversation · Oct 8

Riders rally over potholes as land tax cut locked in

Land taxes will be slashed regardless of who wins Victoria's election in a pledge that could save 250,000 people sizeable sums.

AAP · Oct 4

The royal commission into alleged corruption in Victoria’s Big Build is due to begin. How will it work?

The extent of ‘corruption, criminal conduct or serious misconduct’ will be examined and former premiers could be called to give evidence

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

Election miracle or is it Labor 'saving the furniture'?

Still trailing in the polls, a new Labor premier is confronting an election challenge comparable in some ways to the one Scott Morrison overcame in 2019.

AAP · Sep 18

Victoria’s historic work from home laws have unexpectedly stalled. Will they survive?

Labor was set to pass its bill enshrining the right to WFH before November state election but now the Australian-first legislation will face an inquiry

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9

Police investigation into endometriosis surgeon dropped

The case against former endometriosis surgeon Simon Gordon accused of performing unnecessary operations on patients has been dropped.

AAP · Sep 8

Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire

A state government is expected to introduce new laws to give its anti-corruption commission increased powers, but it may not allow retrospective probes.

AAP · Sep 8

A year after a deadly attack on two boys, Melbourne’s South Sudanese community remains in fear

Victim’s father says community ‘struggling a lot’ as Victorian government yet to release report delivered eight months ago by expert group

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

Ex-surgeon referred to tribunal for alleged misconduct

Hundreds of patients have contacted lawyers about the treatment they received from a former gynaecologist, who is accused of performing unnecessary surgeries.

AAP · Aug 31