The Latest Breaking News from James Newbury

Blame game as work from home shapes as vote changer

Labor and the coalition are pointing fingers at each other for Australian-first work from home laws derailing before a much-anticipated state election.

AAP · Sep 11

Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote

A state parliament won't be recalled to pass landmark work from home laws before the election after the coalition teamed up with minor parties to hit pause.

AAP · Sep 10

Liberal plan to split Victorian appeals court attacked as ‘thought bubble’ that would politicise judiciary

Opposition leader Jess Wilson says new dedicated court of criminal appeal would set precedents for tougher sentences

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23

Premier stands by minister after 'dodgy' references

A state minister won't lose her job over writing character references for domestic violence and sexual assault offenders.

AAP · Jun 2

‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: new Victorian Labor minister defends John Setka ties amid criticism

Luba Grigorovitch, one of four MPs promoted to Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, says she has ‘no regrets’ over friendship with former CFMEU boss

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14

Victorian attorney general lambasts integrity expert over ‘unfounded claim’ CFMEU corruption cost taxpayers $15bn

Rotting from the Top report author Geoffrey Watson says ‘personal attacks’ from Labor government ministers have ‘crossed a line’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18

Official probe into CFMEU links rejected by premier

A state premier has defended her government's response to CFMEU corruption, saying it cracked down on the union as soon as it became aware of misconduct claims.

AAP · Feb 11

News Corp told by Liberal MP that allegations about Sam Groth and wife were ‘political hit job’, couple’s lawyers say

Exclusive: Articles about Sam and Brittany Groth failed to include key comments, documents filed in defamation and privacy case say

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2025

Is the cost-of-living crisis over? Victoria’s new treasurer is optimistic, but housing remains a battleground

Exclusive: Jaclyn Symes is confident cost pressures will have eased by the 2026 election, and that voters won’t be spooked by the state’s debt

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2025

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

First homebuyers would be exempt from paying stamp duty on $1 million homes as a major party in one state tries to woo Millennials and Generation Z voters.

AAP · May 27, 2025