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The PM has so far avoided the Victorian premier on his campaign trail. It has some state Labor MPs worrying she could be made a scapegoatElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election…
Potential cuts expected to more than 25% of backroom staff, underlining challenge for state government crippled by debt but trying to bolster public safetyGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian magistrates court i…
Exclusive: Australian state’s hate speech legislation includes safeguard allegedly inspired by Matildas star’s UK trialThe Australian state of Victoria has passed laws to crack down on hate speech, which include a so-called “Sam Kerr clause” to prevent…
Premier under pressure as acting police commissioner says he won’t apply for permanent jobElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian premier, Jacinta Alla…
There is nothing simple about alleged youth offenders such as ‘MMA’, despite how they are portrayed in the newsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIf you want to unde…
Victorian Labor has faced a ‘crime crisis’ before – but no matter how tough the premier talks on law and order, the Coalition is always willing to go tougherGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt was meant to be the week Jacinta …
Infrastructure Australia criticises project’s business case and backs concerns over cost blowoutsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government has “overstated” the benefits of sections of its contentious Suburban R…
Premier accused of ‘capitulation to the tabloid media’ as human rights groups warn changes will lead to increased criminalisation of Aboriginal and other marginalised communitiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking new…
Small group of ‘hardened young offenders’ also added to increase according to new data released before Allan government’s ‘Tough Bail Bill’ goes before parliamentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free ap…
Exclusive: Labor criticised for failing to address root causes of young people’s offending amid deep cuts to spendingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSeveral programs supporting young people at risk of reoffending will be cut …