This Month
‘Bunch of losers’: What Victorian Liberals think about their party
The chasm inside the Victorian Liberal Party has grown so big, some fear a one-party state will emerge from all the chaos.
Kennett issues 11th hour plea to save Pesutto from bankruptcy
Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has written to the Liberal Party’s executive committee urging it to bail out John Pesutto from a defamation bill that could send him broke.
May
No Liberal lifeline for Pesutto as bankruptcy threat enters red zone
Victorian Liberals’ administrative committee will not convene a special meeting to consider bailing out former leader John Pesutto for a huge defamation bill.
GST carve-up rewards Victoria’s economic failure
States that are prepared to grow the national pie should not be punished with an ever-dwindling slice.
Allan says spending on handouts more important than debt right now
The Victorian premier has defended the budget, saying fiscal responsibility is important but so is providing cost-of-living relief for families.
Labor’s profligacy in Victoria is a problem for all of us
Ratings agencies assume the federal government stands behind the states’ debts, so if Victoria is downgraded because of its ballooning debt that has national implications.
Victoria’s debt problem has a worrying echo of American crisis
Business leaders are sick of the state being a laggard. This budget will do nothing to change that.
Will Victorian budget avert a full-blown debt crisis?
Jacinta Allan’s government has previously shown an inclination to tax its way out of trouble rather than tackle structural spending problems.
‘Fix this’: $2.3m costs ruling could break Pesutto, trigger byelection
Liberal heavyweights are collecting funds for Victorian ex-leader John Pesutto after he was ordered to pay costs in Moira Deeming’s winning defamation case.
Agencies warning to Victoria: Slash debt or risk downgrade
The Victorian treasurer is planning for a budget next week that is expected to raise taxes and cut spending, which credit organisations warn needs to be tough.
Jacinta Allan claims federal election result cements her authority
The Victorian premier says that Labor’s national victory is an endorsement of her leadership and the controversial Suburban Rail Loop.
Victorian Libs look to Hamer for showdown with Allan
The state party will pursue failed federal candidates including Amelia Hamer, Simmone Cottom, Darcy Dunstan and Jason McClintock for the 2026 election.
April
We traced the Suburban Rail Loop to ask voters about the election
The mega rail project is a lightning rod for judgement about government priorities. It’s route also runs through several at-play seats. Here’s what voters say.
Tony Mokbel walking free caps another bad week for Jacinta Allan
Wearing a big smile and an ankle bracelet, one of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures was granted bail after 18 years in prison.
‘Wheels are falling off’ in Victoria amid police crisis: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has sought to link the growing unpopularity of the Victorian Labor government to Anthony Albanese’s federal campaign in the state.
March
PM won’t rule out more Suburban Rail Loop funding despite warnings
Anthony Albanese says he believes it’s a viable project – “When you have an infrastructure project, quite often in the early stages, there’s some criticism of it.”
More prison officers needed to manage stricter bail laws: Allan
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has passed tougher bail laws, saying the state needs a “jolt to the system” amid an escalating crime problem.
Could offshore wind blow Alex Dyson off course?
The independent launched his political career with a dance backing renewable energy by impersonating a windmill. Today, he’s dancing to a different tune. Voters say that won’t work.
Cost, time warning after PM vows Melbourne Airport rail a ‘done deal’
A three-way feud delaying Melbourne’s airport rail has been put to bed after the airport, state and federal governments signed a memorandum of understanding.
Allan denies she colluded to oust Victoria’s top cops
Victoria’s former deputy police chief lodged a complaint with the state anti-corruption body that the premier plotted to remove him and his boss last month.