Peter Dutton has lashed Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s handling of crime in the state.

‘Wheels falling off’:Dutton lashes Victorian government over crime

“It’s a sign that the government’s in real trouble,and the wheels are falling off,” Dutton said on Wednesday morning as he campaigned in the state.

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.

Jacinta Allan’s sinking popularity inflicts brand damage on Albanese’s election hopes

An exclusive survey has shown support for the Victorian Labor Party has collapsed to crisis levels that will have a huge influence on the federal political contest.

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The $400 school saving bonus is not means-tested.

Dear Jacinta Allan,thanks for the $400,but I really didn’t need it

Millions of parents are under intense pressure. But plenty are in cruise mode – financially chastened,but hardly on the bones of their bums. So why are we all getting free money?

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SRL Minister Harriet Shing,Premier Jacinta Allan,and Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams on Tuesday.

Cutting Sunshine hub would kill Airport Rail,says Allan

The Victorian premier responded to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s announcement that he would pull federal funding from the SRL East and Sunshine rail hub if elected.

  • Rachel Eddie,Kieran Rooney andChip Le Grand
A Suburban Rail Loop construction site in Clayton.

Dutton pledges to axe $2.2 billion from Suburban Rail Loop ‘hoax’

The federal opposition leader will announce on Tuesday that,if elected,he will withdraw federal funding for the rail loop,branding the project a cruel hoax.

  • Chip Le Grand,Kieran Rooney andPaul Sakkal
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.

Victorian ministers flouting transparency rules,and the premier is the worst offender

Premier Jacinta Allan is supposed to enforce her ministers’ disclosures of meetings with lobbyists. But her latest disclosures were submitted nearly three months late.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference after visiting Government House to call for an election.

We’re prepared for election of small targets,which is deeply disappointing

Australians deserve better than the kind of visionless politics being dished up by the major parties.

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The iron law of aromatics that explains why politicians are sweating on Victoria

Victorian voters could decide the federal election. First,they must decide between a party with a whiff about it and a leader only a mother could love.

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Mary Parfrey (right) and Looise Fumberger at Holden Street Neighbourhood house in Fitzroy North.

Food banks,homeless services fear funding axe as horror Victorian budget looms

Community organisations providing relief to vulnerable Victorians have been told tough decisions will be made in the May state budget.

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Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes (left) have announced an independent review into the Victorian Public Service.

Bloated and out of control,Victoria’s spending puts thousands of jobs on the line

Can anyone explain what Development Victoria does differently to Developer Victoria,Economic Growth Victoria,Engage Victoria,Launch Victoria and Breakthrough Victoria? If so,you get a prize.

  • Chip Le Grand