Allan finally responds to Labor’s ‘grubby’ Dutton meme
Premier Jacinta Allan has declared families are “off limits” when it comes to politics, days after the Labor Party shared a social media post attacking Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s wife.
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Anger at ‘confusing’ fine print in Allan government’s Airbnb tax
The controversial tax comes into effect in Victoria on New Year’s Day but there are concerns the levy includes some surprise details.
PM intervenes after Labor’s ‘nasty’ Facebook post about Dutton’s wife
Anthony Albanese has demanded the Victorian Labor Party delete a social media post about the Dutton family after it sparked a backlash.
Battin labels Labor, Allan as ‘cowards’, backs Prahran candidate on first day in top job
Brad Battin has come out punching against Labor on his first official day as Opposition Leader, accusing Jacinta Allan of overlooking the Prahran electorate in favour of her own “popularity”.
Can Battin’s team of convenience lead Libs into 2026 election?
Even to the casual observer it’s clear Brad Battin has built a coalition on shaky ground and in the Liberal Party the tables can turn quickly in the top job. So his task now is to unite his team if he wants to lead the party into the next election.
Brad Battin pledges to unite Libs, cut taxes, tackle crime
New Opposition Leader Brad Battin has pledged to unite a deeply divided Victorian Liberal Party and put forward policies to help “rebuild” Victoria ahead of the 2026 election after ousting John Pesutto from the top job.
Public sector wage bill blows out by $2.7bn in one year
There are major concerns the Allan government is underestimating its costs as analysts warn the super-sized public service is a significant challenge to addressing the state’s debt.
How Aussies are beating cost-of-living crunch these holidays
Staycations, backyard cricket matches, and budget-friendly camping trips are set to define the Christmas break for Victorians as the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact spending habits.
Labor risks losing safe seat of Werribee as voters abandon govt
The Liberals could storm next year’s Werribee by-election and clinch the seat as state debt, cost of living and new taxes cause locals to consider alternatives to a Labor local member for the first time.
Pesutto urged to stand down after blocking Deeming’s return
John Pesutto has been urged to resign by a delegation of MPs as support for the Liberal leader crumbles in the aftermath of a damaging split vote over the return of ousted MP Moira Deeming.
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