February
Jobless rate rises; Labor’s $2.4b Whyalla rescue; Rio Tinto’s miracle
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Business backs Victoria plan to slash 3000 public service jobs
Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes say “several billions of dollars” in savings will be found after announcing a review into the public sector.
Vic Labor acting like it’s ‘above reproach’ after $12b blowout
Victoria’s former integrity watchdog has slammed Labor’s attack on the state auditor-general after it detailed nearly $12 billion in major project cost blowouts over the past year.
December 2024
‘I like fixing things’: New treasurer raises business hope in Victoria
Premier Jacinta Allan has made her first cabinet reshuffle, with business welcoming “proven performer” Jaclyn Symes as the successor to Tim Pallas.
Victoria’s attorney-general tapped to replace Pallas as treasurer
Jaclyn Symes, who has served as the state’s top law officer since 2020, emerged as Premier Jacinta Allan’s left-field choice to control the public purse.
Former human rights barrister to lead Victorian Supreme Court
Court of Appeal judge Richard Niall, who is recognised for his administrative and constitutional law expertise, has been picked to be Victoria’s chief justice.
September 2024
DPP who lodged two complaints about judges joins the bench
Kerri Judd, KC, has been appointed to the Victorian Supreme Court, less than a year after making complaints against two sitting judges.
February 2024
Scramble to set up camp ahead of extreme fire danger
The Wimmera region is slated to have catastrophic fire danger on Wednesday, while extreme fire danger is predicted for five of Victoria’s nine weather districts.
October 2023
AWU-backed MP’s promotion ‘defies comprehension’: opposition
Danny Pearson and Ben Carroll are among the winners of the Victorian premier’s cabinet reshuffle, despite coming from the opposing Right faction.
August 2023
Andrews should explain his ‘casual disregard’ over Games
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is under growing pressure to give evidence to two parliamentary inquiries into the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games.
May 2023
Victorian Labor MPs labelled ‘property barons’
More than half of Victorian Labor MPs own more than one property, with five Labor cabinet ministers owning 21 additional properties between them.
March 2023
Dutton challenges Albanese to ban Nazi symbols after Victorian rally
Peter Dutton has called on Anthony Albanese to ban Nazi symbols as Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming faces expulsion from the parliamentary party room.
December 2022
Andrews replaces planning minister in minor cabinet reshuffle
Lizzie Blandthorn loses planning portfolio to avoid potential conflict of interest with her lobbyist brother.