Deputy swears off move to oust premier as Labor slides A poll shows a state Labor government remains on the nose with voters but is unlikely to trigger an immediate challenge to Premier Jacinta Allan's leadership. AAP · Jun 15
Two polls have Labor third on primary votes, five months out from the Victorian election With the Victorian state election in late November, two polls have Labor sinking to third on primary votes, behind One Nation and the Coalition. Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s net approval is below -35 in both polls. The Conversation · Jun 15
Why is it misogynistic to call a woman a ‘witch’? Over recent weeks, the slogan “ditch the witch” has been featured alongside AI-generated photos of Victorian premier Jacinta Allan. She’s depicted in a dusty and distressed witch’s hat, a fake wart on her chin, on billboards and trucks around Melbourne in the lead up to the state election this November. The Conversation · Jun 12
Premier's sweary doorstop confrontation is fake A fake clip of an angry voter telling the Victorian premier to "f*** off" has fooled many online, including those behind the website of US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. AAP · Jun 11
Gun licence 'rubber stamping' process panned by coroner Medical evidence should be required when applying for a gun licence after a man with a history of mental illness took his life, a state coroner says. AAP · Jun 10
Politics with Michelle Grattan: pollster Simon Welsh on One Nation’s rise and Victoria’s ‘very messy’ election Yet another poll and yet another result showing Pauline Hanson’s One Nation ahead of Labor at a national level, with the Coalition way behind. The Conversation · Jun 10
VIC:'All in': defiant premier toughs out leadership talk Jacinta Allan has signalled she will not go down as Victorian premier without a fight as another set of dire polling for Labor rekindles leadership tensions. AAP · Jun 9
I face sexist abuse every day as a female MP – misogyny is unacceptable whatever side of the aisle we’re on I am one of Jacinta Allan’s most vocal critics. But calling a woman a witch is not political criticism, and must be called out The Guardian - AU · Jun 9
Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard Victorian premier says she will always call out ‘misogynist’ views after One Nation leader says ‘if the shoe fits’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 9
VIC:Premier 'all in' as dire poll fuels leadership chatter A poll showing a decades-old state government remains firmly on the nose has amped up pressure on a deeply unpopular premier. AAP · Jun 9
NSW Labor officials investigated over allegedly disguising donations to Minns – as it happened This blog is closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 9
AAP · Jun 8 'All in': defiant premier toughs out leadership talk Jacinta Allan has signalled she will not go down as Victorian premier without a fight as another set of dire polling for Labor rekindles leadership tensions.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 8 ‘Sexist’: Gillard and Albanese condemn ‘ditch the witch’ campaign against Victorian premier Trucks with billboards depicting phrase alongside Jacinta Allan wearing a black pointed hat have been seen around Melbourne for about six weeks
AAP · Jun 8 VIC:'Sexist' campaigns damaging public life, PM says A "Ditch the Witch" campaign targeting a female premier has been labelled as misogynistic and harmful by the prime minister and other political leaders.
AAP · Jun 8 Hanson's four-word advice as 'sexist' premier ad panned A "Ditch the Witch" campaign aimed at a female premier has been dubbed sexist by the prime minister, but another prominent figure was less sympathetic.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 8 Anthony Albanese And Julia Gillard Condemn ‘Ditch The Witch Campaign Targeting Jacinta Allan Anthony Albanese and Julia Gillard have condemned a “Ditch the Witch” campaign targeting Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6 Regrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours Just months out from the Victorian election, the premier’s performance has left some MPs wondering if it’s too late for Labor to change leaders
AAP · Jun 5 Tired MPs pass political donation laws as lawyers lurk State MPs have sat into the wee hours to pass laws to restore political donation rules that could attract another High Court challenge.
AAP · Jun 3 High Court threat hangs over revamped donation laws Revised political donation laws are poised to attract a fresh legal challenge before Victorian voters head to the polls.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 2 Victorian minister regrets character references for taxi driver who assaulted women, DV accused men and Iran regime supporter Labor’s Luba Grigorovitch wrote 33 character references but says she regrets providing them for six individuals and will never write another
AAP · Jun 1 Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal A state government has buckled to pressure to give the corruption watchdog "follow the money" powers following the CFMEU scandal.
The Guardian - AU · May 29 Victorian government seeks to double cap on political donations as Jacinta Allan moves to fix electoral laws Allan government negotiating with crossbench MPs after the Coalition indicated it would not support the proposed $10,000 donation cap