Tag #Victorian Politics

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Victorian Liberals Commit to Suburban Rail Loop East

The Victorian Liberals have committed to completing the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop East project if elected next year, provided tunnelling has begun, reversing their previous pledge to pause the project, which would connect Cheltenham and Box Hill by 2035.

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Victoria to Legally Guarantee Right to Work From Home

The Victorian government will legislate a right to work from home, allowing employees to request remote work two days a week, with employers required to consider requests formally; this is projected to save workers over \$5,300 annually in commuting costs.

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Battin Poised to Lead Victorian Liberals After Internal Party Struggle

Victorian Liberal MP Brad Battin is set to become the party's new leader after a series of internal conflicts, replacing John Pesutto following a defamation case and internal disputes; a leadership vote is scheduled for Friday, January 26th.

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Victorian Treasurer Resigns Amid Soaring Debt, Triggering By-election

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned amid strained relations with the Premier and a forecast $187.8 billion state debt by June 2028, triggering a by-election in Werribee and raising concerns about the government's financial management and political stability.

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Victoria to Legislate Right to Work From Home, Sparking Legal and Political Debate

The Victorian government plans to legislate a right to work from home, sparking debate about legal feasibility, economic impacts, and its effects on the upcoming state election; the proposal faces potential legal challenges due to previous agreements transferring employment regulation powers to the ...

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Victorian Liberal Party Reshuffles Shadow Ministry After Leadership Change

Following a leadership change in the Victorian Liberal Party, Brad Battin has reshuffled the shadow ministry, promoting several allies and creating new portfolios, such as "transition to government"; while women now make up one-third of the Coalition frontbench, this is significantly fewer than the ...

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Victorian Premier Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints First Female Treasurer Amidst Debt Crisis

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan conducted a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Jaclyn Symes as the state's first female treasurer to address projected debt of \$187.3bn by mid-2028 and counter perceptions of a tired government, while demoting Danny Pearson amidst controversy.

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Victorian Treasurer Pallas Resigns, Leaving $187 Billion Debt and By-election

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned from parliament on Monday, leaving a $187.3 billion debt and forcing a by-election in Werribee, a seat vulnerable to cost of living concerns; Premier Jacinta Allan must now find a new treasurer and manage a cabinet reshuffle.

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