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Annika Smethurst is state political editor for The Age.

Stuff the federation: Dom and Dan’s unlikely bromance
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Stuff the federation: Dom and Dan’s unlikely bromance

On paper, it would seem unworkable. Daniel Andrews is a progressive premier from Labor’s Socialist Left faction and Perrottet, a conservative Catholic from the Liberal party’s right. But their desire to be bold political reformers trumps rigid ideology.

  • by Annika Smethurst

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Kindergarten to get a $9b overhaul, with more places and longer hours

Kindergarten to get a $9b overhaul, with more places and longer hours

The Andrews government has promised a multibillion-dollar reshaping of preschool and childcare in Victoria.

  • by Annika Smethurst
Derryn Hinch announces plan to run for Victorian parliament
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Derryn Hinch announces plan to run for Victorian parliament

The former senator describes himself as a socialist on health, and a conservative on justice. He wants to improve ‘transparency and accountability’ in the state government.

  • by Annika Smethurst
Fight over Victoria’s gambling tax as TAB wants online bookies hit harder

Fight over Victoria’s gambling tax as TAB wants online bookies hit harder

Tabcorp wants the Victorian government to boost the tax on gambling losses to overseas bookmakers, saying it will “level the playing field”, and anti-gambling advocates agree.

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Smith backs Dutton’s nuclear push as colleagues dodge debate
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Smith backs Dutton’s nuclear push as colleagues dodge debate

Outgoing Victorian Liberal MP Tim Smith has backed the federal Coalition’s nuclear energy push saying it would reduce emissions, defying the state Coalition, which has distanced itself from the debate.

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Former Labor councillor seeks Guy’s support to run for Liberals
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Former Labor councillor seeks Guy’s support to run for Liberals

One-time state Labor parliamentary hopeful Intaj Khan has joined Matthew Guy’s local Liberal Party branch in Melbourne’s east but wants to run for a state seat in the city’s west.

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Renewal key to sustain Labor government for third term
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Renewal key to sustain Labor government for third term

A ministerial reshuffle is probably the last thing Andrews wants to do before the election. But he might not have a choice.

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Latest rate rise casts shadow over Pallas’ budget surplus prediction

Latest rate rise casts shadow over Pallas’ budget surplus prediction

Economists are divided on what impact the faster than expected rate rises will mean for the Victorian Treasurer’s projected surplus of $650 million in 2025-26, which one said was based on optimistic assumptions.

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Annika Smethurst
Premier rejects anti-corruption chief’s push to revamp IBAC laws

Premier rejects anti-corruption chief’s push to revamp IBAC laws

Robert Redlich says laws allowing people to challenge his draft findings in court were delaying the timely release of corruption reports.

  • by Annika Smethurst, David Estcourt and Sumeyya Ilanbey
IBAC chief calls for reform to stop logjam in courts
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IBAC chief calls for reform to stop logjam in courts

Anti-corruption commissioner Robert Redlich wants a legislative overhaul to prevent a barrage of legal processes delaying the watchdog from releasing reports.

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Andrews will ‘get his way’ on push to extend national control of ALP

Andrews will ‘get his way’ on push to extend national control of ALP

Labor’s national executive is expected to the premier’s wish for the federal body to preselect candidates for vacant seats, ahead of the state election.

  • by Annika Smethurst