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Jacinta Allan
Victoria Introduces Ethics Committee to Scrutinise MP Misconduct
The Commission will examining the behaviour of MPs, including bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and victimisation.
Victorian Premier Calls for End to ‘Reckless Behaviour’ at University Pro-Palestinian Camps
The students camping inside a learning building at the University of Melbourne are refusing to leave and organised a movie night and dinner on May 21.
Retailers Support Tougher Penalties Against Assaulting Victorian Workers
The state government intends to introduce a draft legislation to Parliament by the end of 2025.
‘I’m Disgusted’: Victorian Premier Lashes Pro-Palestine Activists
The protesters chanted “Labor Party you can’t hide, you’re supporting genocide” after making their way upstairs.
Victorian Premier Appears Before Indigenous ‘Truth-Telling’ Commission
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has joined the roll of senior politicians who have appeared before the state’s Yoorrook Justice Commission.
Victorian State Opposition Pulls Support for Indigenous Treaty
Nationals leader Peter Walsh has cited concerns with cultural heritage laws delaying construction in the state.
Victorian Leader to Appeal Federal Labor Decision to Axe Offshore Wind Farm Project
The project was rejected by the federal minister over environmental concerns.
Opinion: The $125 Billion White Elephant That Will Cost Victorian Taxpayers for Decades
Households will be paying $24 million per day in interest payments for the state’s debt.
North East Link’s Cost Inflates to $26 Billion as Massive Blowouts Sting
The new figure is more than double the original estimation of $10 billion when the project was introduced in 2016.
Victoria Awards Major Contract for $3.6 Billion Suburban Rail Loop
Government touts ‘low emissions’ tunnel boring machines.
Less ‘Central Control’ After Daniel Andrews Exit, Treasurer Admits
The Ombudsman said she was “deeply troubled” by the number of Victorian government staff afraid to speak out.
Victoria’s Power Move: State Takes Charge of Big Battery Project
Anticipation grows around Victoria’s contribution to global advancements in renewable technology.
2nd Man Charged Over ‘Nazi Salute’
Victoria introduced legislation banning the Nazi salute in October
Victoria Defends Decriminalising Public Drunkenness before Cup Day Despite Police Concerns
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan said the new health-based approach was common sense, but police are concerned it’s a safety risk.
Victoria Welcomes Back State-Owned Energy Commission
Premier Allan launched the SEC’s Strategic Plan 2023-2035 outlining an initial $1 billion towards 4.5 gigawatts of energy production.
Victorian Government Sets up New Integrity Commission
MPs, ministers, and parliamentary secretaries could all be in the spotlight
Victorian Government Accused of ‘Spying’ on Land Holders
Under the new measures, the government will examine the water and sewerage usage of holiday homes to find out how often homeowners visit the property.
Over Half a Billion Taxpayer Dollars Already Spent on Commonwealth Games Cancellation
Premier Jacinta Allen did not attend the public hearing into the cancellation of the games today.
Taxpayers Foot Additional $1.3 Million Bill for Cancellation of Commonwealth Games
Opposition leader John Pesutto said the Victorian Premier ’must come clean' on when the former Andrews government decided to cancel the Games.
New Premier Chosen to Replace Daniel Andrews
Jacinta Allan also hails from the Socialist Left faction.