Adem Somyurek
An entire Victorian council just got elected without a single vote cast
Nearly 50 candidates will waltz into council chambers across the state, elected unopposed. Even some of the lucky winners fear the impact on democracy.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
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This MP never met with Daniel Andrews. He’s already had two meetings with Jacinta Allan
Labor’s control of the crossbench is changing as progressives warn they won’t be taken for granted and those frozen out under Andrews welcome a new approach.
- by Royce Millar and Kieran Rooney
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
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IBAC Labor inquiry
‘Haven’t seen signs of life’: Watchdogs sound alarm over lack of branch-stacking reforms
Victoria’s public service integrity bodies say they haven’t seen evidence of change a year after their probe into Labor’s branch-stacking scandal.
- by Broede Carmody
Surprise premier: Budget lock-up is Andrews’ cup of tea
Daniel Andrews made waves on Tuesday with an appearance at one of his government’s budget lock-ups.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
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The (Stan) Grant that keeps on giving
Inside the ABC of getting the most out of your talking heads.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
Bronze Age: How do Dan Andrews’ 3000 days as premier measure up?
If it were not for Jeff Kennett, Monday might be just another day in the political life of Daniel Andrews.
- by Annika Smethurst
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ALP
Victorian Labor called out over lack of cultural diversity
Senior party figures say it must lead the way in ensuring Victoria’s parliament looks “more like our neighbourhoods rather than Ramsay Street”.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Victorian Labor members get a vote again as party emerges from administration
The voting rights of Labor members have been suspended since June 2020 when an “industrial-scale” branch-stacking scandal meant the party’s national executive took over.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Candidates’ wait goes on as Patten faces challenge from Somyurek
Labor is ahead in five lower house seats that are still in doubt after the state election, while in the upper house the Reason Party’s Fiona Patten is at risk of losing her seat to ousted Labor MP Adem Somyurek.
- by Rachel Eddie and Sumeyya Ilanbey
Who are the minor parties in Victoria’s upper house election?
Here is a short guide to the record number of minor parties which could influence Victoria’s legislative agenda after this election.
- by Lachlan Abbott
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