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Vic Labor govt picks new deputy, ministers

Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan has been unanimously elected Victoria's new deputy premier after the departure of four senior frontbenchers.

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Resignation of four senior Victorian ministers sheds light on future of state Labor Party

The shock departure of four of Victoria's most-senior ministers has resulted in a significant shake-up of the government's front bench and sheds light on the future of the state Labor Party — including who will succeed Premier Daniel Andrews.

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Bendigo MP Jacinta Allan to be put forward as Victoria's new deputy premier

Following the resignation of four state government colleagues, Bendigo MP Jacinta Allan will throw her hat in the ring for the role as Victoria's next deputy premier.

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Jacinta Allan tipped to be new deputy premier of Victoria after four senior ministers resign

Allan’s appointment would give Daniel Andrews’ socialist left faction control of the two most senior positions in the party

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Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election

Daniel Andrews is set to lose more than four decades of experience from his cabinet with the resignation of the senior ministers.

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Two Vic ministers promoted after exodus

Deputy Premier James Merlino is among four Victorian government ministers to announce their retirement, with Labor MPs preparing to pick their replacements.

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Hunt for ‘serial pest’ smashing up mobile speed camera cars

Police believe that one person is reponsible for the recent spate of attacks in the state of Victoria

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Deputy premier James Merlino among senior Victorian Labor MPs set to retire

Merlino and ministers Martin Foley, Lisa Neville and Martin Pakula could announce their retirements Friday

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Treaty bill passes Victorian lower house

A historic Treaty bill has been passed in Victoria's lower house after a single MP voted against it.

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Health Minister Martin Foley among high-profile Victorian Labor ministers to retire before November election

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is set to lose decades of experience from his frontbench, with the mass resignation of four of his most-senior government ministers just months from the November election.

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Victoria to conduct review into coercive practices in mental health system

Announcement comes as peak advocacy group calls on government to end compulsory seclusion and restraint on wards

The Guardian - AU

Linda's son bought 11 bottles of vodka in his final 10 days. She's now pushing for changes to liquor licensing laws

In Victoria, liquor licensing laws are supposed to stop bars and bottle shops from serving anyone who is intoxicated, but Linda Smart says her son was never refused service.

ABC News

Grossly offensive conduct to become a crime in Victoria

Lawyers say new offence, introduced after four police officers were filmed dying, may have unintended negative consequences

The Guardian - AU

Vic jail guards 'using disturbing' force'

Victoria's Ombudsman has made 12 recommendations to stop guards from using excessive force in the state's prisons, including an inmate being choked and slapped.

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New offensive conduct laws introduced in Victoria after Eastern Freeway tragedy

The Victorian government has introduced new laws to parliament which would see grossly offensive behaviour punished by up to five years in jail.

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Victoria parliament passes bill banning Nazi symbol, with offenders facing up to a year in jail

Legislation has passed both houses of Victorian parliament making it a crime to publicly and intentionally display the Nazi symbol, known as the Hakenkreuz. Those who do so could face up to 12 months in jail and a $22,000 fine.

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Jenny was left traumatised by Victoria's foster care sector. Experts are calling for reform

Jenny entered Victoria's foster care system as a teenager and she's still struggling with the emotional scars from her time in care. Experts say the system needs more funding and support.

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Ovation for Vic parliament treaty speeches

Victorian parliament has heard speeches from Indigenous leaders on a landmark treaty bill, with MPs urged not to fall "on the wrong side of history".

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Right-wing parties line up for make-or-break Victorian state election

Right wing parties are now preparing for a new showdown many in the movement think will be a bigger moment, and also a test.

The New Daily

‘What’s the point of booking?’: Taxi industry accused of failing passengers

Taxi drivers are getting off scot-free when they leave would-be passengers stranded, with public transport watchdogs focusing their attention elsewhere.

The Independent UK

‘It’s been horrible’: Commuter chaos as Londoners brave rail and Tube strikes to get to work

Workers face packed buses and long waits for limited train services as biggest rail strike in 30 years kicks off

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Nazi symbol banned in Victoria

Victoria has passed legislation banning the public display of the Nazi swastika.

The Independent UK

Rail strike - live: Commuters warned to check last train times as traffic clogs roads

Last services ending hours earlier than usual as workers walk out over cuts to jobs, conditions, pay and pensions

The Guardian - AU

‘Woke tokenism’: Victorian MP Tim Smith to defy Liberal party support for treaty authority

After weeks of prevaricating, state’s opposition expresses support for independent body to oversee treaty negotiations

ABC News

Pookila mouse breeding program begins after drought, land clearing and predators take a toll

With fewer than 3,000 Pookila mice left in the wild in Victoria, scientists are pairing genetically diverse animals together in the hope of turning the endangered rodents' fortunes around.

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