Jenny Mikakos
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Healthcare
Health minister intervenes in chiropractors’ decision to allow spinal manipulation of babies
Mark Butler is seeking an urgent explanation from the Chiropractic Board of Australia after its controversial decision to allow practitioners to recommence spinal manipulations on babies.
- by Henrietta Cook
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Victorian Parliament
‘Presidentialisation of politics’: Daniel Andrews’ iron-fist era exposed in new documents
The former Victorian premier’s private office was extensively involved in responding to health-related media inquiries, prompting warnings about the centralisation of power.
- by Aisha Dow
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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Victorian budget
‘Have we learned nothing?’ Fears for pandemic preparedness as public health funding slashed
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced a $103 million “boost” to Victoria’s local public health units. Instead, they’ve been hit with a 40 per cent budget cut and face job losses.
- by Chip Le Grand
The top five findings from the IBAC report
Premier Daniel Andrews has downplayed the anti-corruption watchdog’s latest report by claiming it makes “very sweeping and broad” findings. Here’s what the 132-page document says.
- by Broede Carmody
Booked in for a night to remember
The latest book on Melbourne’s Covid nightmare is launching on Tuesday in what promises to be a memorable evening.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
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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
‘He did not even glance at him’: The day Brett Sutton felt the inside of the premier’s ‘freezer’
A premier barely able to contain his anger. A chief health officer with contradictory impulses. A health system overwhelmed. We examine how the COVID-19 tide was turned.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Parliament House
It doesn't matter how badly they stuff up; in the Morrison era politicians don't resign
The sudden outbreak of political stability is welcome, but it has bred political hubris and a new shamelessness.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Opinion
Daniel Andrews
Daniel Andrews and Scott Morrison: A study in contrasts
The Victorian Premier is strengthened by forcing the departure of ministers while the Prime Minister refuses to hold anyone accountable.
- by Jon Faine
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Coronavirus pandemic
'Paralysis': Former health minister lashes government over lockdown pause
Jenny Mikakos has described a delay in easing restrictions as unnecessary.
- by Noel Towell and Paul Sakkal
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