Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has delayed the state's promised work-from-home legislation to July next year following intensive lobbying by business groups, a move that contrasts with his predecessor Jacinta Allan's approach and draws criticism from the opposition.
New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has sworn in a significantly restructured cabinet, abolishing key portfolios like transport infrastructure and cost of living, and trimming the cabinet size to signal efficiency and a new direction focused on working people and cost-of-living pressures.
Discussion on Jacinta Allan's ousting, Ben Carroll's appointment as Victoria's Premier, and potential election outcomes, alongside insights into the royal commission on antisemitism.
Daniel Andrews supports new Victorian Premier Ben Carroll, citing his ability to win the November election. Carroll's first act includes introducing legislation to abolish group voting tickets (GVTs) and announcing a royal commission into the construction sector amid corruption allegations.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a leadership challenge within her party just four months before the November state election, driven by dire polling and internal discontent over her handling of alleged corruption in the Big Build program.
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced new social media reforms, including powers for Vcat to unmask anonymous accounts accused of vilification and a lower legal threshold for families to sue platforms for psychiatric harm to children. The opposition is skeptical about the laws passing before the state election.
Victoria's massive 'Big Build' infrastructure projects are reportedly rife with organised crime, intimidation, extortion, fraud, and bribery. The Victorian premier attributes cost escalations to inflation, not corruption, while critics demand a royal commission due to the limited powers of the state's anti-corruption body, Ibac, and the systemic nature of the alleged misconduct.
Victorian Liberal MP Matthew Guy demands apologies from colleague Moira Deeming, Premier Jacinta Allan, and Attorney General Sonya Kilkenny after police find no evidence of assault, clearing him of allegations made by Deeming.
Barnaby Joyce claims migrants are outbidding Australians at home auctions, despite tax data showing <1% of homes are bought by foreigners. The race discrimination commissioner warns against demonising migrants.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan rejects leadership speculation and condemns sexist billboards, while One Nation's Pauline Hanson criticizes her, amid polls showing Labor's primary vote slump.
Australian politicians, including Julia Gillard and Anthony Albanese, condemn a 'sexist' billboard featuring Victorian premier Jacinta Allan
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces speculation about her leadership after handling three major tests poorly, including integrity law reforms, donation law changes, and a minister's character reference controversy, amidst poor polling and rising opposition.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will announce a plan for a government-owned electricity body to hire electrical apprentices to address workforce shortages. The State Electricity Commission (SEC) will offer 2,000 apprenticeships over four years, with the first intake in January 2027.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will announce a plan for a government-owned electricity body to hire electrical apprentices to address workforce shortages. The State Electricity Commission (SEC) will offer 2,000 apprenticeships over four years, with the first intake in January 2027.
