EXPLAINED: 17 - The Real Truth

Daniel Andrews downplays transparency criticism after 'very successful' trip to China

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews labels his surprise trade trip to China "a very successful visit" and downplays concerns about transparency during the four days of meetings.

ABC News · Apr 2, 2023

Aston result shows rejection of nasty politics: Andrews

The Victorian premier has criticised the Liberal Party and Peter Dutton for the "nasty" rhetoric used in the lead-up to the Aston by-election.

AAP · Apr 2, 2023

Low blow: is fixing Montague Street’s ‘pure evil’ bridge beyond Melbourne?

Despite many warning signs, drivers keep crashing into the notorious bridge – and there is not much else the government can do

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Daniel Andrews begins meetings in Beijing amid claims of Australian media exclusion

Victoria’s opposition accuses premier of snubbing education leaders while union says absence of journalists on China trip is ‘disturbing’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023

Cheng Lei's partner urges Victorian Premier Dan Andrews to raise her case with Chinese officials

The partner of a Melbourne woman detained in Beijing for more than two-and-a-half years says Victorian Premier Dan Andrews must raise her plight on an ice-breaking trip to China this week.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

Daniel Andrews to begin trade trip to China amid criticism over transparency

Coalition MPs say exclusion of Australian journalists from Victorian premier’s trip will force public to rely on coverage by China’s state-run media

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023

Victoria’s Daniel Andrews leaving on surprise mission to China

Daniel Andrews will be the first of Australia's state leaders to visit China since the COVID-19, with education and trade meetings organised. 

The New Daily · Mar 26, 2023

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to travel to China for trade mission

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will travel to China this week for a trade mission, his first since the state's Belt and Road agreements were torn up and against a backdrop of rising security tensions.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

Andrews to make first state visit to China since COVID

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given him a tick of approval to visit China for talks on education and trade.

AAP · Mar 26, 2023

Premier warns of 'challenging budget' ahead as government feels interest rate pinch

Everyday Australians are not alone in feeling the interest rate pinch, as the Victorian government sees its interest repayments expand.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2023