Victorian Nationals reshuffle
The Victorian Nationals have created a new public land portfolio in response to public anger at Labor’s push to create more national parks.
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‘A pittance’: Just $6m for levy exemption
The Allan Government has allocated just $6 million to cover the cost of exempting CFA and VICSES volunteers from the new levy.
Victoria commits to phase out gas stunning of pigs
The Allan Government’s promise to phase out gas stunning of pigs relies on reaching national agreement and viable alternatives.
Liberal MP dismisses Premier as an ‘out-of-towner’
Liberal MP James Newbury says “the Premier and new Treasurer don’t live in Melbourne – we are being run by out-of-towners”.
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Cabinet reshuffle as Symes sworn in as treasurer
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has majorly reshuffled her cabinet following the resignation of Tim Pallas. See all of the changes.
Animal Welfare Strategy back on track despite widening polarisation
The federal government has released a new national statement on animal welfare, four months after the last iteration was torn-up.
From flooding to droughts, rallies and viruses, 2024 had it all
This year Australian farmers were hit with viruses, worsening roads, a CFA stripped of funding and even a rally in Canberra.
Taxpayers underwrite wind, solar developers’ revenue
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen is using taxpayers money to underwrite the revenue of 19 new solar and wind farms.
Taxpayer dollars splashed on political advertising
The Albanese Government has used taxpayer dollars to splash out on pre-election advertising, despite a promise to end such rorts.
Loophole for dodgy organic products could be closed
A Bill has been introduced to define what legally constitutes “organic”, ending a loophole that has allowed goods with barely any organic ingredients to claim the title.
Vic government fails to table key bills
The Allan Government has broken its promise to table radical new animal welfare legislation and bills to create two new national parks.
Government on the hunt for live export phase out ‘advocate’
The role will be a crucial conduit between industry and government, and particularly well remunerated.
‘Evolution rather than revolution’: New Nats leader’s approach
New Victorian Nats’ leader Danny O’Brien has been described as having a “masters’ degree in life experience”. Read about his journey.
‘Mockery’: Great Forest National Park a done deal
The Victorian Government adopted a plan to create the Great Forest National Park back in May, making a “mockery” of the consultation period.
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