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Victoria Politics
Andrews’ adulation part of a wider, worrying political trend
Labor’s success in Saturday’s Victorian election can be traced back to its win in 2014; it then embarked on an all-conquering process of presence and presents.
Hopefuls line up to replace fallen Guy
Four men are shaping up as contenders for the leadership of the Victorian Liberal Party following Matthew Guy’s resignation after he lost his second election to Daniel Andrews.
‘We can come back’: leadership hopeful unveils plan
Former banker turned MP, Ryan Smith says he can build a foundation for the defeated Liberals to win government again.
Huge call after Vic recount demand
Victoria’s electoral commission has delivered a decision on a request for a vote recount from Dan Andrews’ challenger.
Victoria in strong hands for a challenging four years
The new term will be vital economically for our second-largest state.
Last Post: Dan Andrews and the government Victorians deserve
The inevitable deluge of scorn and impatience will be dumped on Victoria by the rest of Australia for returning the Andrews government to power, but please spare a thought for the pitiful array of choices on offer.
The Liberals’ wishy-washy, woke path to wipe-out
Saturday’s dismal result for the Liberal Party does not augur well for the Coalition’s chances of winning the federal election in 2025.
Danslide II: Andrews vows to serve full term
Daniel Andrews is set to become Victoria’s second-longest-serving premier, vowing to serve the full four years of his historic third term.
Rise and rise of Dan as state prepares to put him on a pedestal
Daniel Andrews’ third election victory caps a remarkable journey from ALP machine man to political history maker
Is the energy market ready for Dan Andrews 3.0?
The Victorian premier will use his third term to play a bigger role than ever in shaping national energy policy.
Dan Andrews wins election, honoured with statue
After a three-peat at the weekend’s Victorian election the re-elected premier will be immortalised in bronze.
Newspoll on the mark on Victorian Election
A Newspoll published in The Australian accurately tipped Daniel Andrews comfortably securing a historic third term.
Guy to step down as Vic Liberal leader
Matthew Guy has announced he will step down as Liberal leader after leading the Coalition to a second election loss.
How Dan celebrated his historic win
Victorious Premier Dan Andrews has revealed the surprising way he celebrated the landslide win for the Labor Party after a nail-biting campaign.
‘Rude’: Senator slams Andrews’ victory
High-profile Liberal Senator Jane Hume has accused Dan Andrews of being ungracious while celebrating winning a third term as Victorian Premier.
Guy resigns after second crushing defeat
Matthew Guy will step aside as Victorian Liberal leader following his second election loss to Daniel Andrews, who will now serve a third term as Premier.
Guy: ‘Our time in the sun will come again’
Matthew Guy delivers a message of hope for Liberal supporters while conceding defeat in his second election loss.
Liberals brought to their knees in catastrophic outcome
It is hard to see how the Liberals will be able to win in 2026 after such a poor result. There will – and should be – bloodletting in the Liberal Party.
Andrews earns right to be immortalised with statue
It was an honour Jeff Kennett may have thought would be his … but instead, Daniel Andrews is set to benefit from the former Lib premier’s tribute.
Dan’s first words after dramatic victory
Premier Daniel Andrews has delivered an emotional speech to a room of supporters after his party clinched a third term in government.
First big call in Victorian election
Daniel Andrews’ fate as Premier is hanging in the balance as broadcasters make major predictions for the Victorian election.
Andrews crushes Libs, wins historic third term
Andrews government delivers extraordinary Victorian election win, smashing embattled Liberals and holding off Greens’ city surge.
Faith up for debate as beliefs clash with secular society
Given the Premier’s track record I find it difficult to understand when he keeps reminding us that he is a Catholic.
By the numbers, it’s all Dan and dusted
Newspoll points to a third Labor victory for Andrews, this one fought in the toughest political conditions in the state for generations.
Newspoll puts Dan on track for win in Victoria
Despite the ALP’s primary vote falling almost five points since the 2018 election, Daniel Andrews remains on track to become Victoria’s longest-serving Labor Premier.
Minority report: How a hung parliament works
As the race to Victoria’s state election on Saturday draws to a close, a number of reports have debated the likelihood of the Labor Party under Daniel Andrews slipping into minority government. Here’s how a hung parliament could work.
Leaders trade fund barbs on poll eve
In a last-ditch effort to woo voters, Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy spent the final day of their campaigns trading blows over the state’s finances and defending their election promises.
Your guide to the Victorian election
The main parties have offered the world in their attempts to sway voters ahead of this weekend’s Victorian election.
‘No sense’: Dan’s final sledge before election
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has taken aim at his political opposition one day before the state heads to the polls.
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