Victorian voters deserve a new government
Daniel Andrews’ autocratic style has been terrible for his state. He stretched the bounds of acceptable government in his management of Covid and refused to take responsibility for failings under his watch.
Victoria Politics
Raid on future funds poll pledges
Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy will raid contingency funds to balance the books as they pledge billions in election promises.
Victoria’s campaign games promise only more debt, deficit
There was a time when debt and budget deficits mattered — Victorians swept Labor from office in the 1990s due to the state’s finances. Now, not so much.
A premier crusade against Christianity
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews runs the most dedicated and consistent anti-Christian government in Australian history.
Palmer’s harsh words for Dan
Billionaire Clive Palmer has blasted the Victorian Premier just days out from the state’s election.
#NotSoIndependent: how teals revealed they ‘stand with Dan’
The teal independent seeking to quash a Liberal comeback in the key seat of Hawthorn lavished Daniel Andrews with praise for ‘looking after’ Victorians at the height of the pandemic.
Andrews gets his vote in early
In a break from tradition, the Premier voted on Thursday night at a pre-poll booth.
Andrews car crash victim hires silk
The mother of the young cyclist seriously injured in a crash with Daniel Andrews’ family car questioned the Premier and his wife’s version of events days after the incident.
Most memorable moments of Dan’s reign
From Covid pressers to violent city protests and his own brush with death, here are Daniel Andrews’ most recent memorable moments in charge.
One question Dan won’t answer
Daniel Andrews has dodged more than a dozen questions on the cost of the mammoth, controversial $125bn project.
‘Makes sense’: Dan’s bold plan to free up GPs
The Victorian Premier has promised voters revolutionised access to health care just days before the state election.
Hidden consequence in Vic election
With the Victorian election set to be closer than expected, experts have said the success or failure of one man will have far-reaching ramifications.
Health at heart of leaders’ row
Matthew Guy challenged Daniel Andrews on Victoria’s health crisis, debt and infrastructure during a feisty pre-election leaders’ debate.
Political pantomime delivers theatre but no clear winner
Two normally hostile politicians were largely restrained and courteous, doing their best to conceal their enmity.
Protest ‘emblematic’ of Andrews
Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says a CFMEU protest against him is emblematic of the ‘intimidation and division’ of the Andrews government.
Result from Victoria leaders’ debate
The winner of Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy’s debate has been revealed as a sizeable number of voters remain undecided.
Developer ties focus scrutiny on Guy record
The Victorian Coalition has gathered almost $70,000 in donations from property developers, real estate agents and other entities linked to the sale of land and construction.
Dramatic response to anti-Dan number plate
A Victorian motorist has hit out after having anti-Daniel Andrews number plates cancelled by the state’s roads corporation.
‘Red mist’ MP who savaged Dan learns fate
Victoria Police has now finished its investigation into the rogue state MP who vowed to turn Daniel Andrews into “red mist”.
‘Deserves to go’: Dan smashed as vote looms
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been smashed by a senior federal politician ahead of Saturday’s state election.
‘Hands off’: Union protesters ambush presser
Chaos has ensued before the Victorian election, with union protesters gatecrashing a major announcement in the heart of Melbourne.
Victorians ‘don’t want to be hectored, lectured’
Daniel Andrews was grilled over his state’s soaring debt and health ‘crisis’ during a heated debate with Matthew Guy.
Andrews happy to see Guy in spotlight
For probably the first time in the election campaign, the Victorian Premier was happy for the spotlight to be shining right in the eyes of Liberal leader Matthew Guy.
Dan’s giant $30m promise to farmers
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has promised to deliver the state’s farmers a massive leg-up if he is re-elected.
‘We’re mainstream’: Guy’s promise to voters
Victoria’s opposition leader has made a last-ditch pledge to the electorate following a string of controversies surrounding Liberal candidates.
Candidate who died was facing rape charges
Victorian Nationals candidate Shaun Gilchrist, who died unexpectedly over the weekend, was facing charges of rape and sexual assault.
Guy brushes off controversy over candidate claims
Matthew Guy is standing by his candidate in a key Liberal target seat despite a series of controversial claims the man made, including that women were using abortion as a form of contraception.
ALP gas plan to leave families counting cost
Daniel Andrews’ signature gas policy will see Victorian households out of pocket for more than a decade, and only result in a household greenhouse gas emission reduction of about 3 per cent.
Premier keeps Guy in media shade
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has had huge traction in the media in 2022 compared to opposition leader Matthew Guy as the state counts down to Saturday’s election.
‘Not America’: Dan lashes ’red mist’ barb
Daniel Andrews has hit back after a sitting Victorian MP said she wanted to turn the Premier into “red mist” in comments that have sparked a police probe.
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