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Revised donation laws vow after High Court ruling

The High Court has quashed state political donation restrictions in a ruling with wide-reaching implications, though a state government will push for change.

Victoria left without limits on political donations after high court rules laws unconstitutional

Victoria left without limits on political donations after high court rules laws unconstitutional

Scrapping a law which left a loophole for Labor and Coalition funding will expose the state to ‘dark money from foreign billionaires’, says premier

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Liberal leadership fight down to two

Liberal leadership fight down to two

Incoming Hawthorn MP John Pesutto and opposition frontbencher Brad Battin will face off for the Liberal leadership after the only other nominee withdrew.

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Field firms for Vic leadership showdown

Veteran Liberal MP Ryan Smith has withdrawn from the race to become party leader, while contender John Pesutto has reclaimed his seat to set up a showdown.

Victorian Liberal Party leadership contest widens after disastrous election result

Former shadow attorney-general John Pesutto intends to set up a Liberal Party leadership battle with Ryan Smith, Richard Riordan and Brad Battin if he regains the seat of Hawthorn.

Victoria on teal tsunami watch in election

The federal political landscape was reshaped by a teal wave and the Victorian election will be the first real test of whether the states are on notice as well.

VCAT overturns Victorian Electoral Commission's decision to reject how-to-vote cards from independent candidates

Three Victorian independent candidates have scored an early election win, after a decision by the electoral commission to reject their how-to-vote cards was overturned.

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Victoria election 2022: teal candidates launch legal action over rejected how-to-vote cards

Victoria election 2022: teal candidates launch legal action over rejected how-to-vote cards

Victorian Electoral Commission says all boxes next to candidates’ names should be numbered on the cards

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are ground zero in battle for Liberal party’s future

Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are ground zero in battle for Liberal party’s future

Hawthorn and Kew seen as vital seats for the Victorian Liberals, still reeling from their federal election rout

The Guardian - AU

Independent candidates take on high-profile Liberals in Victorian state election, but can the 'teal wave' be recreated?

The success of "teal" independents in blue-ribbon federal seats has spurred another wave of community independents in Victoria. But without a federal Liberal government to campaign against, will the teals have as much success at the local level?

A Billion Times I Love You review – ‘The kids get the meat and I get the fat’

A Billion Times I Love You review – ‘The kids get the meat and I get the fat’

Theatre meets couples counselling as a night of wine, passion and allegations of infidelity leave two women pulling their relationship apart

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