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New premier slims down ministry to pass 'pub test'

New premier slims down ministry to pass 'pub test'

Victorian taxpayers will save about $100,000 after new Premier Ben Carroll opted not to fill two cabinet openings following Jacinta Allan's ousting.

Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup

Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup

Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup

Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup

Two key Victorian Labor frontbenchers have announced they will retire from politics at the next election after Jacinta Allan was deposed as premier.

From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

Victoria's new premier rose from humble beginnings as a retail worker to become a lawyer, adviser and Labor player.

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Outspoken MP quits Liberals after 'headlock' fiasco

Outspoken MP quits Liberals after 'headlock' fiasco

A first-term MP has resigned from a state Liberal party's parliamentary wing after she was dumped as an election candidate.

Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

NRL and Foreign Affairs and Trade officials have outlined how a $600 million cash splash on a new Papua New Guinea team will be spent.

'Unrecognised, underfunded': teachers shut down streets

'Unrecognised, underfunded': teachers shut down streets

Public school teachers have taken their fight for better pay and conditions to Melbourne's streets, compounding an election-year headache for Labor.

'Viscerally sick': child protection reforms under fire

'Viscerally sick': child protection reforms under fire

A territory's child protection changes have been heavily criticised amid accusations a five-year-old Aboriginal girl's death has been politicised.

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Liberals wave goodbye to controversial MP

Liberals wave goodbye to controversial MP

Liberals wave goodbye to controversial MP

Liberals wave goodbye to controversial MP

The Victorian Liberals have voted to remove an MP as a candidate for the upcoming state election after she withdrew legal action against the party.

Ex-MP all smiles despite visa fraud conspiracy verdict

Ex-MP all smiles despite visa fraud conspiracy verdict

Ex-MP all smiles despite visa fraud conspiracy verdict

Ex-MP all smiles despite visa fraud conspiracy verdict

The disgraced former partner of a pandemic-era premier has had a conviction for lying wiped, only for a jury to find him guilty over false visa applications.

UK's Starmer faces his last questions in parliament

UK's Starmer faces his last questions in parliament

UK's Starmer faces his last questions in parliament

UK's Starmer faces his last questions in parliament

Outgoing leader Keir Starmer has used his final question time to defend his record and call for a stronger defence of democracy after the killing of an ex-MP.

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

A state government has hit back over suggestions it should examine whether its director of public prosecutions should be removed from office over a media leak.

Inquiry to examine parliament behavioural standards

Inquiry to examine parliament behavioural standards

Inquiry to examine parliament behavioural standards

Inquiry to examine parliament behavioural standards

A code of conduct for MPs and their staffers will be investigated as a parliamentary inquiry examines whether it is up to scratch.

Housing costs crisis needs 'decades' of falling prices

Housing costs crisis needs 'decades' of falling prices

Housing costs crisis needs 'decades' of falling prices

Housing costs crisis needs 'decades' of falling prices

Recent falling house prices have barely eroded an affordability gap that has built up over years of rising values, as experts warn much more time is needed.

Hanson slides in the polls after voter 'reality check'

Hanson slides in the polls after voter 'reality check'

Hanson slides in the polls after voter 'reality check'

Hanson slides in the polls after voter 'reality check'

Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters.

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Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

The theatre industry wants help to cope with soaring costs that have meant curtains even for certified hits such as Beetlejuice the Musical.

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party.

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

Contentious changes to the NDIS remain up in the air, with a final report into the reforms still to be released as another deadline is missed.

Lobbyists outed, access crimped in Canberra clampdown

Lobbyists will be disclosed to the public and won't be able to access Parliament House 24/7 under changes announced to bolster integrity.

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Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned.

'Absolute rubbish': work-from-home laws draw fresh flak

Laws enshrining the legal right to work from home have arrived in the Victorian parliament, angering sections of the state's business community.

Tax changes spark house listings boom but fewer rentals

A split is opening in the housing market, with more homes for sale as owners react to controversial tax changes but fewer becoming available to rent.

Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

Business owners are still yet to find out what exemptions could apply to them in changes to capital gains tax.

One Nation MP not afraid of side-stepping party line

David Farley has been sworn in as the first One Nation MP elected to parliament's lower house, but has warned he's not afraid to vote against party lines.

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Two ministers suspended from parliament for failing to provide documents have returned to NSW's upper house as the government defends remaining tight-lipped.

Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild

Tony Abbott has spoken out against other conservative parties, but his vocal nature could cause trouble for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.

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