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The Allan government is running more than 10 taskforces aimed at tackle issues ranging from LGBTQIA+ to drought and anti-Semitism, drawing mixed reactions from advocates.
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Hundreds of guards, zero prisoners at Melbourne ghost jail
Hundreds of prison guards and staff were working at Victoria’s new prison before a single prisoner had been locked up in a move slammed as a gross waste of public money.
Crash tragedy puts retesting of elderly drivers back on agenda
Acting Premier Ben Carroll says the Wantirna South tragedy, that saw a 91-year-old driver plough into a toddler and his grandparents, has put focus back onto the debate around retesting elderly drivers.
Multicultural leader accused of spreading ‘offensive and divisive’ content
Despite a promise to crackdown on rampant anti-Semitism and extremism, the Allan government is refusing to stand down a taxpayer funded multicultural leader who has backed death chants, labelled Iran’s Supreme Leader a “hero” and defended Hamas.
Battin’s bad week gets worse as key man quits
Opposition leader Brad Battin’s week started with a new set of dire polls and is ending with a key role vacant and a staff shake up.
Allan govt faces legal action for ‘failing Victorian Jews’
A prominent Jewish community leader has launched legal proceedings and demanded an apology from the Victorian government, accusing it of enabling breaches of racial vilification laws.
Serial protesters facing two years in jail under Libs plan
A new rally registration system will be rolled out and serial protest pests could face prison time, if the Coalition wins next year’s state election.
Serial protesters facing two years in jail under Libs plan
A new rally registration system under the control of police would be rolled out, with protest pests facing prison time, if the Coalition is elected at next year’s state election.
Anti-Israel activist stood down from St Vincent’s Hospital job
An anti-Israel activist has been stood down from her St Vincent’s Hospital job after being photographed during a chaotic attack on Melbourne’s Miznon restaurant.
Minister suggests terror motive as Netanyahu slams ‘reprehensible attacks’
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at the “severe hate crimes” and called for the Australian Government to do more protect the Jewish community.
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