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An urgent overhaul of VCE exams is needed after multiple errors, experts say. But how did this happen?

One mathematician blames a shift in recent decades away from top professors and subject experts being responsible for exam papers

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Victorian government ‘disappointed’ after group of VCE students given wrong exam

Minister Ben Carroll says six advanced Chinese language students received the wrong exam papers

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Second Victorian exam 'stuff-up' sparks investigation

Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll has heaped scorn on the state's exam authority after students were handed the wrong Chinese language paper.

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Third error detected in VCE maths exams as experts criticise ‘cringe-worthy’ mistakes

Mistake on specialist maths exam leads to confusion among students as VCAA apologises for causing ‘undue stress’

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‘This isn’t right’: Victorian maths exam errors prompt apology to year 12 students

Education minister says two errors appeared in VCE maths exam despite ‘thorough vetting process’

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Investigation ordered after maths exam doesn't add up

Victoria's exam authority and Education Minister Ben Carroll have apologised to Year 12 students after two errors were printed into an exam.

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Labor gets a taste of life after Daniel Andrews in Jacinta Allan’s chaotic first week as premier

From a bungled tax announcement to muddled performances from ministers, the best laid plans for a smooth handover quickly went awry

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Voice support up in Essential poll, but it is still behind

The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on October 14. A national Essential poll, conducted September 27 to October 1 from a sample of 1,125, gave “no” to the Voice a 49–43 lead, a narrowing from a 51–41 “no” lead a fortnight ago.

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Jacinta Allan’s cabinet reshuffle proves she’s not just going to be a carbon copy of Daniel Andrews

But that ‘has to be coupled with a more collaborative approach to cabinet from the new premier,’ one right-aligned Labor MP says

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New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.

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The Daniel Andrews era is over. Where to now for Victoria with Jacinta Allan as premier?

The housing crisis and other social issues may be among the new leader’s initial priorities but the state’s debt could hamper her broader plans

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Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan met with the prime minister hours after a minister confirmed she was picked for the job after a "robust" meeting.

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'Deep honour': Allan ascends as Victorian premier

Victoria has its first female premier in decades, with Jacinta Allan sworn in as premier, replacing Daniel Andrews after his sudden exit from politics.

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Afternoon Update: Jacinta Allan to lead Victoria; surging petrol prices fuel inflation; and the US government sues Amazon

Labor MPs elect Jacinta Allan to be premier, replacing the retiring Daniel Andrews

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Jacinta Allan named as new premier of Victoria

Labor MPs appoint Daniel Andrews’ deputy to replace him, making her the state’s first female premier in three decades

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Who is Jacinta Allan, Victoria's new premier?

With the sudden announcement that Daniel Andrews will be stepping down as premier of Victoria at 5pm today, the Labor Party has been working to find the best replacement.

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Jacinta Allan expected to be appointed Victorian premier amid Labor factional fight

Socialist left ally of Daniel Andrews is seen as his successor, but factional battles for deputy leader are expected on Wednesday

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Firies march on Vic parliament as pay dispute deepens

More than 1000 firefighters have rallied in Melbourne as their union claims the Victorian government reneged on agreements reached after years of negotiation.

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Losing bidder for Myki system upgrade tells Daniel Andrews tender process was ‘flawed’

Government defends processes and the US company that won the tender, saying it has ‘reputation for delivering successful projects’

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Central bank going ‘rogue’, senator claims – as it happened

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Transport minister denies myki tender process flawed

The Victorian government has defended its $1.7 billion contract with Conduent to upgrade its myki ticketing system, amid claims of a flawed tender process.

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Letter to Premier Daniel Andrews details firm's concerns over myki tender process

A firm has revealed in a letter to Premier Daniel Andrews that its bid to take over the myki ticketing system was $100 million cheaper than the winning bid.

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Melbourne public transport card readers won’t accept credit cards or iPhones until 2025

Exclusive: upgraded Myki ticketing system could have been in place sooner, according to alternate proposals tendered

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US-based firm Conduent put under spotlight ahead of December myki takeover

The company runs public transport payment systems in cities around the world, but promised features like open payments remain unavailable in many places.

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‘We will now reach the 21st century’: Victoria to overhaul Myki system with new ticket operator

Smartphones and credit cards could be used to access public transport under $1.7bn contract

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