James Merlino
The highs and lows of Daniel Andrews’ premiership
After nine years in power, what is Daniel Andrews’ lasting legacy?
- by Rachel Eddie, Broede Carmody and Annika Smethurst
Latest
Rail loop job lands Merlino in Hawks’ conflict zone
Roles with Hawthorn and the and Suburban Rail Loop complicates post-politics life for former deputy premier.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
Opinion
ALP
‘Jobs for mates’ culture corrodes trust in Victoria
James Merlino’s appointment to the Suburban Rail Loop Authority board may not be the problem, but it’s indicative of a wider culture of patronage, and one the Andrews government has chosen to embrace.
- by Annika Smethurst
Integrity experts warn against ‘corrosive’ jobs-for-mates culture
James Merlino’s appointment as chair of the Suburban Rail Loop Authority has integrity experts warning against eroding trust in government organisations.
- by Annika Smethurst and Broede Carmody
Updated
AFL 2023
‘Time to unite’: Gowers edges Kennett-anointed successor to be new Hawthorn president
Former Hawthorn premiership star Andy Gowers is the Hawks’ new president, having edged Jeff Kennett’s anointed successor Peter Nankivell for the top job in a club-member vote.
- by Jon Pierik
LETTERS
Letters
Messy outcomes loom after this hysterical campaign
Readers discuss Daniel Andrews, Matthew Guy and the Victorian election.
‘We need strong leadership’: Merlino’s concerns over disconnect at Hawthorn
Former deputy premier and Hawthorn board candidate James Merlino said the off-field culture at the club needs a reset and fresh voices are needed to drive it.
- by Peter Ryan
A uniquely Victorian problem: Inside fight to save the state’s triple-zero service
The story of the breakdown of Victoria’s triple-zero ambulance system is complicated and multi-faceted – ESTA lost its identity as a vital emergency service and the government lost sight of the vital role the agency played.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Melissa Cunningham
Exclusive
Daniel Andrews
How will history (not to mention voters) remember Daniel Andrews?
Legacy is a fickle thing in politics, and even more so in a pandemic, but COVID-19 has redefined the Labor leader, who has finished his second term even stronger than he started it. An extract from Sumeyya Ilanbey’s upcoming book, Daniel Andrews.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Updated
Victorian Parliament
Jacinta Allan steps up as Victoria’s new deputy premier
Long-serving Labor minister Jacinta Allan has been appointed Victoria’s deputy premier under a factional deal, backed by Premier Daniel Andrews.
- by Annika Smethurst and Benjamin Preiss
Analysis
Victorian Parliament
Careful choreography behind Labor giants’ retirement announcement
Behind the scenes, Friday’s announcement of a mass exodus within the Victorian Labor leadership team was tightly controlled by the premier’s office.
- by Bianca Hall
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