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Daniel Andrews resignation: Anthony Albanese ‘surprised’ by announcement

Prime minister says timing of Victorian premier’s departure was unexpected as political leaders react to news

The Guardian - AU

Barr set to be the longest serving Australian leader

Andrews became premier a week before Barr became chief minister.

The Canberra Times

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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Premier defends axing family violence reform jobs

Daniel Andrews has defended the canning of almost 80 jobs at Family Safety Victoria, which was set up to change how the state handles family violence.

AAP

Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of running a "protection racket" for Labor premiers by excluding state issues from a COVID-19 inquiry.

AAP

By making a deal with developers on housing, Daniel Andrews may find it harder to negotiate with the Greens

Greens hold the balance of power in the upper house. They are also angered at the planned redevelopment of 44 public housing towers

The Guardian - AU

Fears for 1,800 patients after Victorian methadone provider closes

Clinic will shut its doors on Friday leaving more than 10% of the state’s methadone users without treatment

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Victoria’s expanded rent bidding ban sparks concerns over enforcement and effectiveness

But Daniel Andrews tells Guardian Australia the plan closes ‘loophole’ being exploited amid housing crisis

The Guardian - AU

Premier dismisses public housing towers plan criticism

A plan to demolish and redevelop all of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has been condemned for only providing homes for an extra 1000-odd public tenants.

AAP

NSW considering following Victoria’s lead by taxing Airbnb revenue

NSW treasurer wants to stop ‘long-term rentals being pulled from the market and short-term rentals taking their place’ during housing crisis

The Guardian - AU

A short-stay levy and 800,000 new homes: how Victoria plans to ease the housing crisis

Labor’s housing statement pledges to speed up approval times, rebuild ageing towers and unlock land in established suburbs. Here’s what we know so far

The Guardian - AU

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.

AAP

Australian-first 7.5% levy to hit all Airbnb and short-stay accomodation in Victoria

Daniel Andrews also announces redevelopment of 44 public housing towers and more renter protections

The Guardian - AU

Victoria expected to fast-track major development applications and introduce new rental protections

Andrews government expected to detail crackdown on rent bidding and stop landlords from raising prices after asking previous tenant to vacate

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Towers to be torn down for first housing 'accelerator'

Victoria will spend its share of federal housing funding building 769 new homes, including more than 230 in a redevelopment of two dilapidated Melbourne towers.

The Guardian - AU

‘Derelict’ Carlton towers to be demolished and rebuilt in federal housing fund’s first project

Anthony Albanese praises Victorian government for not ‘flogging off’ site to developers as he announces project alongside Daniel Andrews

The Guardian - AU

Ron Barassi to be honoured with state memorial as AFL weighs up renaming cup

The AFL Commission will make a final decision as calls grow for the league to rename the premiership cup after Australian sporting icon Ron Barassi

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State funeral for Barassi as AFL weighs up renaming cup

Calls are growing for the AFL to rename the premiership cup after football legend Ron Barassi, who will be farewelled at a state funeral.

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Burney tells pro-voice rally crowds ‘history is truly calling’ – as it happened

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Victoria could introduce 7.5% levy on Airbnb prices

Fee for consumers using short-term accommodation across the state could raise $42m for government

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Victoria Will Be Making Teaching Degrees Free From 2024 To Combat The Severe Lack Of Teachers

To combat the critical shortage of teachers across the state, the Victorian government have decided to provide free teaching degrees.

The Conversation

How term limits for Australian political leaders could build a stronger democracy

King George III reputedly said of the inaugural US president, George Washington, on learning the American had declined a third term of office, that he was “the greatest character of the age”. George III marvelled at Washington because, despite entreaties that he continue as president, Washington had voluntarily ceded power.…

The Guardian - AU

Victoria to pay for teaching degrees to address shortages in secondary schools

Scholarships offered to those enrolling in 2024 and 2025 who then go on to work in public schools

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne crash: Daniel Andrews says no additional safety measures possible for CBD mall

Police insist city is ‘tremendously safe’ following Friday night crash at same Bourke Street mall where six people were killed in 2017

The Guardian - AU

Inquiry into sexual abuse at a Melbourne school to probe allegations at 18 others

Kathleen Foley, SC, says inquiry will examine other schools where former Beaumaris teachers had worked

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