Politics
Victoria
Letters
Letters
Penalty shootouts are unfair on the players
Readers discuss the Matildas’ win and women’s sport.
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Victorian Parliament
The sole Victorian Liberal MP publicly backing the Voice
Only one Liberal MP has said they will vote Yes in the referendum and Opposition Leader John Pesutto is one of the last Liberal leaders yet to declare his view.
- by Annika Smethurst
‘Let’s not talk about us’: Liberals won’t sanction Renee Heath over speaking events
The parliamentary Liberal Party has no plans to sanction MP Renee Heath at next week’s party meeting, despite concerns over her appearance at two events attended by conspiracy theorists.
- by Broede Carmody
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
LETTERS
Letters
Recognising all as our brothers and sisters
Age readers react to the federal government’s decision in relation to Palestine.
Andrews wary about axing voting quirk despite Labor Party backing overhaul
Tiny political parties can swap preferences and leapfrog more popular candidates into the upper house with few votes. Critics say it’s open to corruption, but proponents argue it represents the will of the people as they turn away from the major parties.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Planning
‘Bed tax’: GST fears over Victoria’s proposed Airbnb tax
The opposition has warned a levy on the short-term rental platform, which is under consideration in Victoria, could have implications for the state’s GST share and even be subject to a federal takeover.
- by Broede Carmody
‘I see them as investments’: Andrews defends Ambulance Victoria’s $500,000 bill for consultants
The premier says Ambulance Victoria’s budget is well managed and “cultural change sometimes has some costs associated with it”.
- by Broede Carmody
Coalition demands government formally investigate Fowles allegation
The head of the Department of Premier and Cabinet has been asked to examine the “serious assault” allegation made against Ringwood MP Will Fowles.
- by Broede Carmody and Annika Smethurst
For the 30th time, Victoria swears in new royal representative
Margaret Gardner, the former vice chancellor at Monash University, has been sworn in as Governor of Victoria in a ceremony at state parliament.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Victorian Parliament
Former Liberal MP accused of online harassment by female party member
Bernie Finn has vowed to fight “nonsense” allegations of online harassment made by a prominent former member of the party.
- by Annika Smethurst