VIC Politics

More than 55,000 Victorian workers have taken part in a sick pay trial for casuals, with the Victorian government confirming it paid out about $19 million.The government has yet to confirm how it will fund the required $245.6 million if the…

Victorian Liberals will choose a new leader as the party looks to rebuild after its third election loss to Daniel Andrews and Labor.Frontbencher Brad Battin will take on former shadow attorney-general John Pesutto for the top job in a vote…

Matthew Guy is standing down as leader of the Victorian Liberals after leading the coalition to a second election defeat in a row.In the aftermath of Saturday’s loss, Guy issued a statement confirming he would not continue as party…

Daniel Andrews will become one of the longest-serving premiers in Victoria’s history as Labor stormed to victory at the state election.On Saturday, Andrews defeated opposition leader Matthew Guy for the second consecutive time to remain in…

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has pledged to steer Victoria’s post-pandemic recovery by fixing healthcare and reducing debt if he is elected premier.The Liberal leader said the Coalition’s proposed $2 flat fare for public transport and $10…

This article was first published in The Conversation in the week leading up to the state election.There are now just five days until the last day of voting in the Victorian state election.Much of the focus of the campaign so far has been on…

The major parties have gone on a spending spree in the battle for Victorians’ hearts and minds this election.According to the parliamentary budget office, Labor is promising $12 billion and the Coalition $28 billion in health, transport,…

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has broken tradition - drawing criticism by casting his ballot for Saturday’s election early and outside of his electorate.On Thursday night, Andrews posted a photo of himself voting alongside wife Catherine…

Victorians are out in force casting their ballots for Saturday’s state election, but with thousands of COVID-19 cases still being recorded each day there is a new way to vote.On Wednesday, the Victorian Electoral Commission announced it…

Undecided Victorian voters have awarded Premier Daniel Andrews a narrow victory over Liberal counterpart Matthew Guy in their first and only leaders debate of the election.After a bitter election campaign, the pair largely showed restraint…