Victorian government

Crime·4 g önceKI-Zusammenfassung

Victoria to Introduce Life Sentences for Child Recruiters in Organized Crime

The Victorian government is introducing new legislation to impose life sentences on organized crime figures who recruit children for serious offenses like firebombings. The move aims to combat the increasing use of vulnerable youth by crime syndicates, with new firearms laws also proposed to restrict licenses and strengthen background checks.

Politik·4 g önceKI-Zusammenfassung

Victoria to Introduce Life Sentences for Recruiting Children for Crimes

The Victorian government is introducing life jail terms for individuals who recruit children to commit serious crimes, such as firebombings and home invasions. New firearms laws will also tighten eligibility and background checks for licenses.

Victoria to Limit Classroom Screen Time to Two Hours Daily for Secondary Students

Education·6 g önceKI-Zusammenfassung

Victoria to Limit Classroom Screen Time to Two Hours Daily for Secondary Students

Victorian secondary schools will limit classroom device use to two hours per day from 2027, a national-first plan aiming to reduce screen time and encourage traditional learning methods. Primary school students will also face new screen time limits.

Guardian World

Politik

08.06.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Victoria's hospital funding under scrutiny

Advocates claim run-down hospitals in regional Victoria are being snubbed for funding due to being in 'safe seats' or lacking 'political relevance', prompting calls for an independent body to allocate state funding.

Crime·03.06.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Victorian government awards child sex offender as disability pride champion

Cameron Bloomfield, a repeat child sex offender, was mistakenly honored as Victoria's "disability pride champion" before the government department realized his criminal past and revoked the award. Bloomfield's offenses date back to 2005, including indecent assault and attempting to procure sex with a child.

Politik·02.06.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Victorian Minister Apologises for 33 Character References Without Due Diligence

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Victorian Minister Apologises for 33 Character References Without Due Diligence

Victorian Minister Luba Grigorovitch apologised for providing 33 character references, including for individuals with convictions for assault and family violence, without conducting any background checks. She stated she will no longer provide such references.

Guardian Australia

Victorian Minister Luba Grigorovitch Regrets Six Character References

Politik·02.06.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Victorian Minister Luba Grigorovitch Regrets Six Character References

Victorian Minister Luba Grigorovitch has apologized for providing six character references to individuals she now regrets, including a former taxi driver convicted of assaulting passengers and a Pakistani citizen with a history of domestic violence. She stated she will no longer provide such references.

Guardian World

Environment·18.05.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Victorian Government Approves Major Wind Farm Amidst Environmental Concerns

An environmental group and local officials are raising concerns over the Victorian government's approval of the Warracknabeal Energy Park, Australia's largest wind farm. Critics argue potential impacts on human health, noise, and visual amenity were not fully considered, despite the government stating the project met environmental standards.

Politik·16.05.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

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Victoria's political funding crisis: Election looms with no donation laws

Victoria faces a political funding crisis six months before the state election, as the High Court struck down its donations laws. With no limits or disclosure requirements, integrity experts warn of unchecked influence. The government is racing to enact new, constitutionally sound laws.

09.05.2026

Zoo owner's free land offer ignored as promised vet centre yet to be built

In 2022, the Victorian government promised to build a new wildlife veterinary clinic in south-west Victoria. Despite being offered access to free land, it is yet to build the facility.

Sport

07.05.2026

Victorian government overturns World Cup venue ban

The Victorian government has overturned a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne's Federation Square.

BBC Sport

05.05.2026

Who are the winners and losers in Victoria's budget

Despite rising debt, the Victorian government has found money for hip-pocket measures and a justice system overhaul. These are some of the winners and losers from the 2026-27 budget.

05.05.2026

Winners and losers of Victoria's budget

Despite rising debt, the Victorian government's found money for hip-pocket measures and a justice system overhaul. These are some of the winners and losers.

05.05.2026

Who are the winners and losers in Victoria's budget?

Despite rising debt, the Victorian government has found money for hip-pocket measures and a justice system overhaul. These are some of the winners and losers from the 2026-27 budget.

26.04.2026

Around 1,700 women at risk of family violence to be given home security boost

The Victorian government has announced women facing the danger of family violence will be able to upgrade their home security under a $3.5 million pledge.

20.04.2026

Garbage collectors across Melbourne councils to strike once again

More than 1,000 workers across seven local councils in Melbourne are set to walk off the job next month on the same day the Victorian government releases its budget, with garbage collection to be impacted by the strike.

20.04.2026

Garbage collectors and teachers plan strike action for budget week

20.04.2026

Rubbish collectors and teachers plan strike action for budget week

More than 1,000 workers across seven local councils in Melbourne are set to walk off the job next month on the same day the Victorian government releases its budget, with rubbish collection to be impacted by the strike action.