March
Trump won’t hurt Australia’s net zero investment but uncertainty might
Senior figures in the energy industry say the US administration’s abandonment of climate change goals will not alter a path away from fossil fuels.
March 2022
Back to office fizzer after a million Aussies isolated
The retail and hospitality sectors are calling on the national cabinet to ease close contact rules, as climbing COVID-19 cases and chronic staff shortages hit business and snuff out a return to the office.
November 2021
Public not shocked by political corruption: Adem Somyurek
The Victorian MP doubts the rules will change on the use of taxpayer funded electoral officers by politicians, despite four weeks of shocking revelations at the state’s anti-corruption agency.
October 2021
Liberal Tim Smith resigns after drink-driving crash
The Kew MP collided with another car while driving at more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit.
September 2021
Returned Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy promises ‘hope’
Former Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy has been returned as Opposition Leader and Michael O’Brien dumped ahead of next November’s election.
Victorian Liberal leader O’Brien digs in against challenge
Former leader Matthew Guy and ally Tim Smith resigned from the frontbench on Monday morning ahead of an expected leadership showdown on Tuesday against Michael O’Brien.
August 2021
Victorian Liberals make COVID-19 shift to centre
State Liberal leader Michael O’Brien has called on MPs and members to shift to the “middle ground” in the wake of the pandemic.
March 2021
Victoria’s Liberal leader survives leadership spill
Victorian Liberal leader Michael O’Brien has soundly defeated a spill motion to challenge his leadership but remains vulnerable to another challenge.
Victorian Opposition leader faces spill motion
Anxiety over a repeat of the West Australian election rout is seeing Opposition leaders around the country under leadership pressure.
August 2020
Struggling against Andrews, Vic Liberals consider leader swap
The Victorian Opposition has been unable to capitalise on the Melbourne quarantine debacle, triggering great internal angst, writes Aaron Patrick.
October 2019
Peter Costello leads Mitch Fifield send-off
On Friday, Fifield gathered those who still remember him for lunch at Melbourne institution, Bamboo House.
May 2019
Victorian unions reject Andrews wage cap
More than 70,000 public service workers will demand more money from the Victorian government, which is fighting to keep their $31 billion wage bill in check.