Daniel Andrews
New $3.5 billion incentive for states to lift housing target
National cabinet has backed a deal on housing that sets a new target to build 1.2 million homes over five years, and moves to set national principles on renters’ rights.
- by David Crowe
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Dozens of Victorian senior public servants axed, Treasury left without senior trio
The Andrews government has sacked 49 Department of Justice executives, while three deputy secretaries have left the Treasury.
- by Annika Smethurst and Cameron Houston
Labor member was enrolled after he had dementia and even after death
Branch memberships are a point of influence within Labor, with larger member rolls providing factional leaders with more votes at state conferences to shape party policy.
- by Annika Smethurst, Kieran Rooney and Broede Carmody
Andrews stands by D’Ambrosio as fresh branch-stacking claims emerge
Premier Daniel Andrews has defended factional ally Lily D’Ambrosio amid allegations a Labor branch linked to the state energy minister forged the signatures of deceased people on membership forms.
- by Kieran Rooney and Broede Carmody
‘AAMI Park. Wednesday night. Be there’: Where in Melbourne to watch the Matildas v England
Live sites are being arranged around the country for the Matildas’ clash with England on Wednesday night and the Victorian Government will open up AAMI Park for the historic blockbuster.
- by Roy Ward
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Property prices
Noisy NIMBYs to be silenced on housing projects
Residents will be barred from lodging objections against medium-density housing in the middle and inner suburbs – as long as developers agree to one thing.
- by Josh Gordon and Tom Cowie
PM tells small business a Matildas public holiday would be a win
The decision is ultimately one for states and territories, but Albanese has backed giving Australians a day to celebrate if the Matildas win the World Cup.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Australian Grand Prix
Inside Sydney’s bid to steal the grand prix – and the price Melbourne paid to get it back
For the first time under the Andrews government, there was a real fear that one of the city’s most important events could be wrenched from its grasp.
- by Chip Le Grand
Opinion
Victorian Parliament
When MPs allegedly behave badly, justice plays little part in the consequences
If Daniel Andrews is serious about Victoria being an inclusive and safe state, he needs to focus on improving how his workplace handles serious allegations and the people involved.
- by Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Victorian Parliament
Andrews’ never-apologise shtick won’t help debt-saddled Labor
Premier Daniel Andrews would do well to display some contrition or humility about his big mistakes. But he couldn’t be bothered with any of that.
- by Shaun Carney
Labor leaders aiming for national plan to boost renters’ rights
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking the deal at a national cabinet meeting in Brisbane next week while also negotiating new commitments on planning laws to add 1 million homes across the country.
- by David Crowe