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MP comes out in maiden speech, blasts identity politics

A Liberal MP used his inaugural speech to reveal he is gay in what is believed to be a first for Victoria's parliament, declaring he hates identity politics.

Pride march baths Melbourne streets in rainbow colours

Pride march baths Melbourne streets in rainbow colours

Melburnians wearing colourful costumes and waving rainbow flags have marched through the streets in a show of support for gender and sexual diversity.

Victoria’s 208 LGBTQ+ suicides to be outlined for the first time in new report

Victoria’s 208 LGBTQ+ suicides to be outlined for the first time in new report

Exclusive: Coroner suspects ‘undercount’ as a decade of suicide data is released to the public

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Water ministers leave door open on extension to water-saving deadline in Murray-Darling Basin Plan

Australia's water minister has hinted major water-savings deadlines in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan could be extended beyond 2024, as New South Wales claims it has won a commitment for "greater flexibility" to deliver one of the country's biggest environmental reforms.

Murray-Darling Basin plan: Victoria will struggle to meet water delivery obligations by deadline

Water minister says state will only consider additional 450GL efficiency projects if they do not negatively affect farmers or towns

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What’s behind the Victorian anti-corruption body’s complaints about leaking?

Explainer: A parliamentary committee has been accused of leaking confidential correspondence and compromising investigations

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IBAC voices 'grave' Vic inquiry concerns

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the state's anti-corruption agencies has been lambasted for an alleged departure from procedural fairness.

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‘Out of step’: Victoria’s first openly gay MP slams Liberal party leadership over Moira Deeming preselection

‘Out of step’: Victoria’s first openly gay MP slams Liberal party leadership over Moira Deeming preselection

Former Liberal MP Andrew Olexander says he is ‘angered’ and ‘disappointed’ with party

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Victoria's transformed frontbench sworn in after Labor's major pre-election shake-up

Victoria's transformed frontbench sworn in after Labor's major pre-election shake-up

New ministers Steve Dimopoulos and Harriet Shing are part of the cohort that will flank Premier Daniel Andrews as he vies for a third term in government later this year.

Vic govt ministry sworn in after reshuffle

Vic govt ministry sworn in after reshuffle

Victorian Governor Linda Dessau has sworn in the latest Andrews Labor government ministry, including four new frontbenchers.

Andrews sells 'depth' in new Vic cabinet

Andrews sells 'depth' in new Vic cabinet

Stepping out with his incoming health minister, Premier Daniel Andrews has spruiked the "depth" of Labor's replacements for a raft of retiring frontbenchers.

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