Premier Jacinta Allan and then Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes announced the new laws in November.

Bigots face up to five years’ prison after stalemate over hate laws ends

The long-awaited reforms will make serious vilification offences – such as the such as incitement of hatred or physical threats – punishable by up to five years’ jail.

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Then-premier Daniel Andrews and his deputy,Jacinta Allan,announce the cancellation of Victoria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games.

‘Hasty political decision’:Final report slams Commonwealth Games failures

The Victorian government’s decision to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games was flawed,inadequate and marred by a series of failures,according to a final report into the event’s cancellation.

  • Kieran Rooney
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan apologies to victims of historic abuse in February 2024.

Victoria’s legal bill jumps $74m in months as historical abuse claims surge

A surge in historical sexual abuse claims against the state government have driven a $74 million jump in Victoria’s legal liabilities over six months.

  • Kieran Rooney andClay Lucas
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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Opposition Leader Brad Battin is pictured earlier this month.

Battin wants Pesutto to keep seat amid bankruptcy threat from Deeming’s costs

Liberal elders are running out of options on how to spare former party leader John Pesutto from bankruptcy,which would force his exit from parliament and a byelection.

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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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Moira Deeming and John Pesutto.

Deeming’s costs could bankrupt Pesutto. This donor doesn’t care

Bankruptcy disqualifies anybody from being a member of parliament. Under this scenario,a live possibility,Pesutto would be forced out and a byelection called for his marginal seat of Hawthorn.

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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.

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An artist’s impression of a proposed above-ground station at Melbourne Airport.

The peace deal signatures that confirm full steam ahead on airport rail

The delaying in building a rail link to Melbourne Airport is officially over,with an agreement struck to begin work on a construction timeline.

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Former Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson.

‘Completely untrue’:Premier denies conspiracy to dump police chiefs

Dumped Victoria Police deputy commissioner Neil Paterson has accused Premier Jacinta Allan and Police Minister Anthony Carbines of corruption over his ousting.

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