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Andrews staff exerted pressure over union grant: IBAC

Daniel Andrews' government staff exerted pressure on health bureaucrats to award a lucrative contract to a union, but no corrupt conduct has been found by IBAC.

The New Daily · Apr 18, 2023

Daniel Andrews staff exerted pressure over union grant

Daniel Andrews' government staff exerted pressure on health bureaucrats to award a lucrative contract to a union, but no corrupt conduct has been found by IBAC.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

‘Tentacles everywhere’: Victorian ministerial adviser improperly influenced $1.2m union contract, Ibac finds

Operation Daintree clears Daniel Andrews and ministers but criticises actions of political staffer

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Victoria budget expected to slash spending on infrastructure, public service and health

Daniel Andrews warns of ‘very difficult measures’ in May budget as government works to get state finances on track post-Covid

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023

‘We need our deposits back’: Porter Davis owners protest about builder’s collapse

Anil Vemula dreams of living in a house his family loves, but that has never seemed further away after the collapse of Porter Davis.

The New Daily · Apr 16, 2023

Home builders plead for government help after collapse of construction firm Porter Davis

Some who have lost tens of thousands of dollars due to the collapse of construction firm Porter Davis broke down as they shared their stories on the steps of Victoria's parliament.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

Victorian community health organisations, hit by budget cuts, warn against 'short-sighted' changes

Victorian community health organisations say they have been blindsided by news that their services will see funding cuts in the next financial year, warning the decision could see vital programs lost.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

Health groups hit out at millions in flagged cuts

Community health groups have hit out at proposed funding cuts to preventative programs in Victoria but the government says it's reducing funding "double ups".

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

Porter Davis owners stuck in never ending nightmare

Families impacted by the collapse of builder Porter Davis will stage a protest calling for state and federal governments to intervene in their plight.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Does New Zealand's parliament really play second fiddle to a 'Māori Voice'?

The Institute of Public Affairs has suggested New Zealand's Waitangi Tribunal is a 'Māori Voice to Parliament' with veto power. Here's what the experts said.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2023