Election 2022: Opinion polls are just a thermometer Thursday May 19, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks A cohort in the community are invisible to pollsters because they refuse to participate in exercises seeking their political views.
Election 2022: Labor putting Victorian commuters in the loop Tuesday May 10, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Anthony Albanese promises a suburban rail loop connecting remote parts of Victoria to each other without commuters needing to travel into the city centre.
Premier commits to Australia’s first offshore energy targets in wide ranging address Sunday March 6, 2022 By Jackson Graham News Victorian premier Dan Andrews gave a 'state of the state' address to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia on Friday.
Premium Columnists Does Victoria have a sporting chance with the 2026 Commonwealth Games? Friday February 25, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Commonwealth Games cost, white elephant infrastructure, and logistics promise to pose the Victorian government of the day a few headaches.
How the pandemic has encouraged APS collaboration and risk-taking Monday February 21, 2022 By Jessica Mudditt 2022 Collaboration After Crisis Special Report There is evidence that meaningful relationships have been built and communication has been more honest and open because of COVID-19.
State partners with industry to develop local RAT manufacturer Wednesday February 2, 2022 By Jackson Graham Health The Victoria government is securing 50 million rapid antigen tests a year through a partnership that will see the kits made in the state. …
Premium Columnists Omicron and policymakers’ supply chain headaches Monday January 17, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Australian Capital Territory Sketchy preparation for such a development as Omicron has left big holes in the supply chain, and policymakers are challenged to patch them.
State mandates boosters for frontline workers, national plan for critical industries to allow close contacts to work Monday January 10, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Victoria will mandate a third dose against COVID-19 for a range of public frontline services including workers in healthcare, emergency services and correctional facilities. Premier…
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. …