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Victoria’s historic work from home laws have unexpectedly stalled. Will they survive?

Labor was set to pass its bill enshrining the right to WFH before November state election but now the Australian-first legislation will face an inquiry

The Guardian - AU

Police investigation into endometriosis surgeon dropped

The case against former endometriosis surgeon Simon Gordon accused of performing unnecessary operations on patients has been dropped.

AAP

Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire

A state government is expected to introduce new laws to give its anti-corruption commission increased powers, but it may not allow retrospective probes.

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A year after a deadly attack on two boys, Melbourne’s South Sudanese community remains in fear

Victim’s father says community ‘struggling a lot’ as Victorian government yet to release report delivered eight months ago by expert group

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Ex-surgeon referred to tribunal for alleged misconduct

Hundreds of patients have contacted lawyers about the treatment they received from a former gynaecologist, who is accused of performing unnecessary surgeries.

AAP

What Mark Parton said to me after he sicced his followers on me

Mark Parton taught me a lesson in malicious smears.

The Canberra Times

Victorian Labor promises free dental care if re-elected in Australia-first move

Premier Ben Carroll says $230m would be earmarked for 10 public dental clinics to operate on a walk-in basis

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Victorian polls have Coalition leading Labor by narrow to large margins

It’s about three months until the Victorian state election on November 28. Five polls have been released since Ben Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as Labor leader and premier on July 28. These polls have the Coalition leading Labor after preferences by between 51–49 (Morgan SMS) and 57–43 (Redbridge).

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Tick of approval for Big Build royal commission

An anti-corruption barrister has given his tick of approval to a royal commission into the construction sector overseen by a former chief justice.

AAP

Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission

A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.

AAP

‘There was grift, there was thuggery’: Victorian premier says ‘nothing is off limits’ at construction royal commission

Ben Carroll releases terms of reference for inquiry that will include examining allegations of CFMEU corruption on state government building sites

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia amid ‘melongate’ controversy

Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to Australia is expected to focus on growing Australia-Japan security partnership

The Independent UK

Resolve poll suggests more voters support Labor’s federal budget changes than oppose them

The three new federal polls have the total vote for One Nation and the Coalition at 46% in YouGov (down one), 48% in Morgan (up 0.5) and 49% in Resolve (steady). The Resolve poll gives Labor encouragement by suggesting their May budget changes are becoming more popular.

The Conversation

Another state shoots down funding national gun buyback

Another state has rejected the national gun buyback, saying it won't divert money from core services and cost‑of‑living pressures to a federal scheme.

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Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has pulled the pin on her political career, paving the way for an unpredictable battle for her long-held home seat.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria had bipartisan support for a legal right to work from home. So why has Ben Carroll kicked it down the road?

New Victorian premier delays proposed right to work from home two days a week until next July, despite Coalition support

The Guardian - AU

Cannabis, corruption probes and Daniel Andrews: Ben Carroll says scandals have eroded public trust – how will he fix it?

The new Victorian premier has been called a centrist, a moderate, even ‘Kmart Keating’. If you ask him, Carroll says he’s responsible, progressive – but ‘evidence-based, not ideological’

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New premier pushes on with work-from-home laws

Victoria's new premier is forging ahead with controversial Australian-first work-from-home-laws despite sustained opposition from business groups.

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Grattan on Friday: The battle for Victoria will send important signals to federal players

Victoria’s election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn’t have anticipated a year ago.

AAP

Premier scraps key portfolio in major cabinet shake-up

Victoria's transport infrastructure and Suburban Rail Loop portfolios have been dissolved as the new premier swaps treasurer as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

The Conversation

Two Victorian polls have the Coalition leading Labor, with One Nation down

With less than four months until the Victorian election, two polls that were taken after last week’s change of premier have the Coalition leading Labor after preferences by 52–48 or 53–47. One Nation’s primary vote has dropped 3–5 points since June to be at 22% in both polls.

The Guardian - AU

What Ben Carroll’s cabinet cuts say about his ‘new direction’ for Victoria

A week after his elevation to premier and four months out from an election, the priorities of the Carroll government are becoming clearer

AAP

New premier slims down ministry to pass 'pub test'

Victorian taxpayers will save about $100,000 after new Premier Ben Carroll opted not to fill two cabinet openings following Jacinta Allan's ousting.

AAP

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.

AAP

The One Nation scare Labor used while rolling a premier

Labor leaders have pointed to a potential minority government involving a right-wing populist party to justify swapping premiers four months from polling day.

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