Politics
Victoria
Opinion
Victorian Parliament
Jacinta Allan was getting tough on crime. Then her review of bail laws went missing
There is a point where a government review becomes so broad, it ceases to be about anything at all. As it turns out, this one never was.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Victorian byelection
Right-wing lobby group in donations probe over anti-Greens push in Prahran
The election watchdog is investigating a complaint that Advance hasn’t declared any donations despite bankrolling advertisements against the Greens ahead of Saturday’s byelection.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Justice
Victorian bail laws set for another review, but Allan denies move prompted by Labor’s woes
The premier says “all laws” will be considered in the latest review of the state’s bail laws. But she was unable to answer basic questions on the scope of the coming assessment.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Antisemitism
Opposition mounts over Allan’s new hate laws
The premier faces a Jewish backlash over plans to insert a “genuine political purpose” defence into the government’s proposed expansion of anti-vilification laws.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Victorian election
Ex-Labor MP targets Greens in Prahran, boosting Liberal hopeful’s bid
Tony Lupton tore up his ALP membership when the party declined to run a candidate in Prahran. Labor insiders worry his campaign against the Greens could hand the Liberals the seat.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Victorian election
Indian diaspora disappointment as Liberals back old guard in Werribee
Why did the Liberal Party choose a white, 63-year-old real estate agent and Knight of the Southern Cross to battle Labor in Werribee?
- by Chip Le Grand
Greg Baum retires at the top of his game – but there is some good news
The Age’s legendary sports commentator and editor is unrivalled in his ability to capture the nation’s mood during our most iconic sporting moments. Lucky for us, he’s not going far.
- by Patrick Elligett
Leunig, artist of little people, is farewelled at a mighty cathedral
Michael Leunig, one of Australia’s most loved cartoonists for more than half a century, is farewelled at Melbourne’s St Paul’s Cathedral.
- by Tony Wright
Opinion
Victorian election
Battin’s Liberals are soaring in the polls. They might just be the dog that caught the car
Like long-term inmates plotting another jailhouse hit, the Victorian Liberals have been more focused on the power balance within H-Block than gaining early release.
- by Chip Le Grand
Opinion
Political leadership
Michael Leunig was my father. He didn’t want a state funeral, but he didn’t deserve to be ignored
Dad’s work meant a great deal to a great many people. It seems appropriate that his contribution be recognised by the government.
- by Sunny Leunig
If her violent ex had been monitored, Nelomie might still be alive
A Melbourne mother hacked to death with an axe in her own home had done everything she could to protect herself. But her safety watch ultimately recorded her own murder.
- by Erin Pearson
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