Daniel Andrews v Steve Bracks on giving income tax to states by The Mandarin | 0 comments Let the states collect their own income tax, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared yesterday. It's a bold plan that took premiers by surprise. But it's not new — and has support among one former leader.
Victoria promises Australia-first Family Violence Agency by David Donaldson | 0 comments Victoria will create an independent family violence agency, as recommended by the Royal Commission into Family Violence. Silos have obstructed responses in the past, advocates tell The Mandarin.
Premiers plead Turnbull for metro rail money by David Donaldson | 0 comments Two Labor premiers have gotten in early on the prime ministerial changeover, expressing hope this morning that the change of leadership in Canberra would lead to a new approach to funding state public transport projects. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, who came to office on a promise to rid Melbourne of the previous government’s controversial East-West Link [...]
Victorian parliament to permanently fly Aboriginal flag by Harley Dennett | 0 comments Victorian Premier Dan Andrews making great use of Instagram while making a serious point about recognition of Australia’s first peoples: It is never too late to do the right thing. Beginning today, the Aboriginal flag will permanently fly over Victoria’s Parliament House. Flying alongside the Australian and Victorian State flag, the addition of the Aboriginal [...]
