What could happen if GST replaced stamp duty
Dumping stamp duty in Victoria is almost impossible without Commonwealth support and could require raising GST to shore up state revenue, according to the state’s Treasury boss.
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State gov slammed over ‘horrific’ child protection system
Just hours after the release of a submission from Premier Daniel Andrews, his government was slammed by the lack of work to help vulnerable kids.
CFMEU power grab ramps up on government projects
An Indigenous firm pushed off the Andrews government’s North East Link project says it was being paid half as much as the companies linked to the CFMEU that have replaced it.
Crown fined $30m over cheque ‘breach’ at casino
Crown casino has been slapped with a $30m penalty for allowing people to use “undocumented” bank cheques for gambling.
Govt silent on budget as Victoria’s tax slug revealed
The Andrews government won’t say if next month’s budget will include new or higher taxes after revelations Victorians are being hit with the highest taxes per capita in the nation.
Govt urged to heed ‘heinous’ crime warning
The Andrews government has been urged to give special consideration to murder and terrorism offences as it confirms plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.
Ombudsman’s swipe at Dan over ‘damning’ IBAC report
Deborah Glass says the Premier’s attempt to dismiss a “damning” IBAC report into his government says a lot about his views on integrity.
‘Have a heart’: RSL’s desperate plea over pokies
The Andrews government has been slammed for forcing RSLs to pay hefty fees for pokies they can’t use in a move that charities say is depriving struggling Diggers.
Lidia Thorpe’s family in Voice ‘takeover’ bid
The controversial senator’s mum and cousins are aiming to play a key role in working with the Voice to Parliament — a move that has raised concerns from senior Aboriginal leaders.
Alarm at apartment blocks’ lack of fire safety standards
A report has lifted the lid on the shocking rate of fire protection defects in Victorian apartments, raising concerns the system is “effectively broken”.
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