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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior public servants — some already earning more than $500k — have won a healthy pay boost worth thousands of dollars more just in time for Christmas.
The Victorian government’s labour hire rules will be overhauled and a new independent company reporting system set up to help weed out corruption in the construction sector following the release of the government’s final report into the CFMEU.
A straw poll of Victoria’s Liberal Party MPs has revealed which way the party room is leaning on whether or not to welcome back ousted MP Moira Deeming.
The premier will announce her new cabinet on Thursday following the resignation of treasurer Tim Pallas, with Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos among the new members.
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