Premium Columnists An abject lesson in how not to negotiate a vital piece of legislation Wednesday November 24, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks The Andrews government believes emergency powers should be broad, easy to evoke and within reach. Not many others agree.
Premium Insights and analysis Organised extremists whip up political hatred in mum and dad Monday November 22, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Anybody who thinks the conversations held online in internet hidey holes would not emerge publicly is greatly mistaken.
‘Something like normal’: Victoria lifts nearly all remaining restrictions Thursday November 18, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Victoria is set to loosen nearly all of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions from Friday.
Proposed pandemic laws shift power to elected representatives Tuesday October 26, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health The laws, introduced by the government on Tuesday, would shift central powers away from the public service, giving the premier power to declare a pandemic. …
Pressure on government to require public sector workers back in offices Monday October 25, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health The Victorian Property Council wants a full return to the office to revitalise Melbourne’s central business district. …
Open travel between Victoria and ACT set to resume in November for fully vaccinated Monday October 25, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory Travel between Victoria and the ACT is set to be permitted for fully vaccinated people from November 1, in line with arrangements in NSW.
Minister resigns following IBAC branch stacking hearing Tuesday October 12, 2021 By Jackson Graham News Victorian Labor MP Luke Donnellan resigns as Minister for Child Protection, Disability, Ageing and Carers but will remain a member of parliament. …
Premium Insights and analysis Still much to play out in the vaccine swap deals Thursday October 7, 2021 By Hugh McClure Editors' Picks The swapping of vaccines in December for vaccines in September gave a sugar hit to NSW’s exit from lockdown, but the hit will come crashing…
Three reasons people with power are more likely to make bad decisions Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Daniel de Zilva Editors' Picks Feeling powerful makes us more prone to overvaluing our own perspective, dismissing the expertise of others, and failing to recognise limitations.
Premium Insights and analysis The consequences of politicisation killing good policy Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Bernard Keane Federal It's clear politicisation has had a range of consequences at all levels of government, undermining public policy decision-making.
Premium Columnists Is it time to mandate political candidates to come from the community they seek to represent? Friday October 1, 2021 By Hugh McClure Editors' Picks Kristina Keneally lives just about as far away as you can get from Fowler, while still being in Sydney. Her preselection has been pushed through…
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines open to over 60s, Vic cases spike Friday October 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal All people aged over 60 will be able to receive mRNA coronavirus vaccines from Friday, federal health minister Greg Hunt says. …
Making sense of Victoria’s shock earthquake Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment An expert explains the magnitude-6 earthquake that rattled the nerves of Victorians and others living on Australia’s east coast on Wednesday.
Construction protests in Melbourne not simplistic Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Victoria There are bad actors crafty enough to manipulate the vulnerable, the wound up and those spoiling for an argument to get rowdy.
Mental health issues impacting Victoria Police Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Joy Braddish Editors' Picks The snowballing effect of serious incidents along with everyday stresses can result in serious mental health impacts on members of Victoria's police.
