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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
Latest
Staff shortages threaten Andrews’ $9bn preschool overhaul
Workforce issues could hamper the state government from getting its early learning reforms off the ground.
- by Cara Waters, Adam Carey, Matilda Finn and Marta Pascual Juanola
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
Teachers quit union over ‘weakest’ workplace agreement
State school teachers have accused the Australian Education Union of being too close to the Andrews government to effectively advocate for the profession.
- by Madeleine Heffernan and Adam Carey
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Energy
Victoria has ‘adequate’ power supply but clouds loom over gas reserves
The Andrews government has insisted the state has sufficient energy supply, but it has been warned that Victoria faces a potential gas shortage as early as next winter.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Opinion
Stamp duty
Stamp tax debate: Victoria faces a great property tax opportunity
With just over five months until Victorians go to the polls, now is the time for our major parties to leverage the momentum for real tax reform.
- by Danni Hunter
Exclusive
Victorian election
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
Opinion
Opinion
Ethnic voters are leaving Labor, but not for the Liberal Party
In the Australia of today where different races and ethnicities bump along together most of us probably give little thought to issues of race. But the same can’t be said for our politicians.
- by Roshena Campbell
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Nuclear energy
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.
- by Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Liberal Party
Hubris, the Liberal Party and a tale of two Tims
Tim Wilson and Tim Smith offer a lesson to their party, both state and federal. They lost the capacity for self-doubt, believed their own BS and showed no respect for the electorate.
- by Jon Faine
Opinion
Daniel Andrews
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.
- by Annika Smethurst