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Victoria will fast-track new child safety laws as part of a system ‘overhaul’. Here’s what we know

The power to immediately suspend an individual’s working with children check during an investigation is among changes expected to pass parliament this week

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The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 6 recap: does Lorna pass the bar?

In The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 6, Lorna gets the results of her bar exam, Andrea returns with a score to settle and Mickey gets an unwelcomed surprise.

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The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 5 recap: a member of Mickey’s team dies

In The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 5, Mickey’s team takes a drastic hit when one of them dies. Elsewhere, Andrea is crushed. Here's what happened.

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The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 3 recap: a bombshell revelation

The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 3 sees Hector Moya start to reveal his hand. Plus, Mickey’s new romance kicks off. Here’s what happened.

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Outgoing ombudsman rebukes 'knee-jerk' justice reforms

The outgoing Victorian ombudsman has taken the state government to task in her final report, suggesting it has bent to media-driven tough-on-crime policies.

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A Victorian Renter Had To Shit In A Literal Bucket After Requests For Maintenance Were Ignored

A Victorian renter was forced to shit in a bucket after a contractor removed her toilet, a shocking investigation into the state’s social housing system has revealed.

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'Devastating' reality revealed for Indigenous inmates

An ombudsman's report reveals how Indigenous prisoners deal with deeply confronting and distressing conditions behind bars.

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Integrity chief named as Victoria's next ombudsman

Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Marlo Baragwanath will be Victoria's next ombudsman, taking over from Deborah Glass.

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Victoria announces first large Suburban Rail Loop contract amid ‘excessive secrecy’ concerns

Premier announces $3.6bn contract for first stage of tunnels after project plans were developed by consultants

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‘I’m not Daniel Andrews’: Jacinta Allan on power, sexism and the path to treaty

As her predecessor continues to make headlines, the Victorian premier says she’s charting her own course

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Daniel Andrews still looms large over Victorian politics, but Jacinta Allan is trying to move on

Ombudsman’s report finds Andrews’ had same number of staff as PM’s and NSW premier’s office – combined

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Suburban Rail Loop conceived under veil of secrecy

A damning report has unveiled the secrecy behind how Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop was conceived, revealing public servants were sidelined for consultants.

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Culture of fear in Victoria's public service exposed

A Victorian Ombudsman's report found the state's public service has been infected by creeping politicisation and a culture of fear.

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‘Creeping politicisation’ in Victoria’s public service needs ‘urgent attention’, ombudsman warns

Ministerial staffers frequently hired in government departments and independent advice ignored, says report which takes aim at Suburban Rail Loop

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'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

A creeping culture of politicisation, marginalisation, secrecy and fear has been uncovered within the Victorian public service, a report has found.

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Australia’s public housing towers are regarded as dated and ugly. But what will happen when they’re gone?

While many residents agree the flats are past their useful life, sudden announcements about the demolition of their homes has caused shock and anxiety

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Raw deal for hybrid drivers in EV tax scheme 'shambles'

Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being unfairly punished by a scheme designed to level the playing field in Victoria, the ombudsman suggests.

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Secrecy over cabinet documents hampering investigations, Victorian ombudsman says

Outgoing watchdog chief Deborah Glass tells parliamentary hearing its funding should not be ‘at the mercy of the government of the day’

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Victorian government offers to settle class action over towers' COVID-19 lockdown for $5 million

Residents of public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne launched a class action against the government over the sudden lockdown in July 2020.

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Ombudsman says Premier Daniel Andrews's IBAC response 'speaks volumes for his views on integrity and corruption'

Victoria's ombudsman says the premier's response to a damning report from the state's anti-corruption watchdog "speaks volumes" about his views on corruption, as she calls for urgent action to improve integrity in politics.

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‘Barbaric’ practices still used in Victorian prisons, human rights advocates say

Andrews government urged to establish independent watchdog to comply with anti-torture obligations ratified by Australia in 2017

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Vic govt unapologetic for tower lockdowns

Premier Daniel Andrews says he won't apologise for locking down Melbourne public housing tower residents without notice in 2020 to curb a COVID-19 outbreak.

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Victorian system 'risks children's safety'

The case of a former youth worker who sexually assaulted a child has exposed major flaws in Victoria's working with children check system, the ombudsman says.

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Victorian ombudsman calls for stronger working with children checks in wake of Alex Jones case

Victoria's ombudsman has called for an overhaul of the state's working with children checks, saying changes are necessary to provide stronger protection against predators.

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Watchdog calls time on Labor 'red shirts'

A Victorian integrity agency has cleared Premier Daniel Andrews of involvement in Labor's "red shirts'" scandal but says police should apologise over arrests.

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