Lift the 5km shackle now to reboot Victoria
The doors must be flung open on cafes, restaurants and bars and the 5km limit on movement thrown out to get Victoria moving again and on the way to recovery, writes Jeff Kennett.
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Regardless of whether you’re a monarchist or support Australia becoming a republic, there is no denying that Queen Elizabeth is a remarkable person and we should honour her while she still reigns, writes Jeff Kennett.
Premier must go after throwing Mikakos under bus
Jenny Mikakos was publicly supported by her Premier one day and speared through the heart the next. When a leader starts throwing his troops under the bus with gay abandon, you know he is in desperate trouble, writes Jeff Kennett.
Former state leaders weigh in on Andrews
In the wake of Daniel Andrews’ appearance at the hotel quarantine inquiry, former Victorian leaders John Brumby and Jeff Kennett have revealed their thoughts on the Premier’s ability to lead the state.
Victoria paying heavy price for government’s hubris
Our elected officials have caused death and destruction and massively increased Victoria’s debt but still no one owns up. Until our Premier accepts responsibility for his government’s failures, the state will continue to be forced into a social and economic abyss, writes Jeff Kennett.
Open the borders or try this way of governing
The federal government shouldn’t keep providing economic help to COVID-19 free states and territories if they keep their borders closed to tourists. There is another solution that may solve Victoria’s economic woes, writes Jeff Kennett.
Why Victoria’s road map is a road to ruin
Premier Daniel Andrews’ plan to ease out of lockdown may be called a Road to Recovery but Victoria is on its knees. If he were CEO of any sizeable business that caused the same financial and personal hardship, he would have been sacked by now, writes Jeff Kennett.
We need a plan to revive Victoria, and then we need action
It is now less than two weeks until Victoria’s state of emergency ends and it’s time to set out a simple set of principles to get the state moving again, including appointing a qualified person to lead the task, writes Jeff Kennett.
Dan’s state of emergency sends a dangerous message
When Daniel Andrews sends out messages like he did on Monday, seeking an extension of a state of emergency until next year, it sends ripples of fear down the spine of most Victorians. How can our Premier not see how his words will cause the rapid drying up of jobs, security and hope, writes Jeff Kennett.
How lockdown is raising the burden on women
Less than halfway through Victoria’s second lockdown, women are increasingly accessing mental health and financial counselling while crisis calls are spiking. With no certainty as to when or how we will emerge from restrictions, it’s time for Dan Andrews to offer messages of hope, not despair, writes Jeff Kennett.
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