Morning Mail: Angus Taylor’s approval plummets, earthquake in Japan, and an ultra long-haul flight Our latest Essential poll shows collapsing support for the Liberal leader; quake traps many in mall The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job. AAP · Jul 28
Ben Carroll will want to distance himself from Jacinta Allan’s unpopularity – but will that be enough to save Victorian Labor? Another female politician has fallen to opinion polls and factional leaders as the spectre of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation hovers over all The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruption The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle Australian government insists legal costs should be paid by former senator as FoI fight escalates The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
Parking pinch under review as Newcastle council aims to tackle city squeeze Is Newcastle short on parking or managing it poorly? Newcastle Herald · Jul 28
After 48 hours of acrimony, Ben Carroll’s U-turn for the ages needs to set Victoria on a new course The newly minted premier must convince voters that he doesn’t represent more of the same The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
After a decade leading the ACTU, what is the legacy of Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil? Australia’s union movement, representing around 1.6 million workers, will have two new leaders by the end of this year, in a surprise move only revealed to key union figures on Monday. The Conversation · Jul 28
From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise Victoria's new premier rose from humble beginnings as a retail worker to become a lawyer, adviser and Labor player. AAP · Jul 28
Jacinta Allan: how a ‘daughter of workers’ rose to Victorian premier – then came undone Bendigo East MP says she wants to be remembered for her achievements in women’s health The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
The ban on telehealth in voluntary assisted dying doesn’t stack up. Here’s why it should be scrapped The law preventing telehealth in voluntary assisted dying is in the spotlight again after the Labor national conference resolved to repeal it, via a conscience vote. The Conversation · Jul 28
Ben Carroll is the new Victorian premier. He has a long and urgent to-do list – and 4 months until an election After a tumultuous 24 hours, the Labor Party in Victoria has decided it will have Ben Carroll as its new leader and therefore Premier of Victoria. The Conversation · Jul 28
Outgoing premier urges women to follow political dreams The collapse of Jacinta Allan's premiership has denied her a chance to become the first woman to lead Victorian Labor to victory at a state election. AAP · Jul 28
Why Jacinta Allan Stepped Down As Victoria’s Premier Victoria’s Jacinta Allan has stepped aside as premier after a sharp internal Labor revolt, with Ben Carroll set to take over. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 28
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Ben Carroll announces royal commission into construction sector in first act as new Victorian premier Jacinta Allan steps down from top job before expected spill, saying her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Morning Mail: Victoria’s looming leadership spill, Hanson derides family law system, Colin from Accounts retires Perceived inaction on alleged Big Build corruption could see Jacinta Allan’s leadership demolished
The Canberra Times · Jul 27 The Senate is the real prize and Labor is on track to lose it badly Preference flows in the upper house tell a different story.
The Canberra Times · Jul 27 Labor agrees to 'explore opportunities' for public servants to improve work-life balance Federal Labor has also pledged to protect public servants in the AI rollout.
AAP · Jul 27 Royal commission as new Labor premier changes course Newly-minted Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has vowed to tread a different path to his predecessors, promising a royal commission into the building sector.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Jacinta Allan could face a leadership spill today – here’s what happens next Victoria could face weeks of instability if a contest for the leadership of the Labor party goes ahead
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Perceived inaction on Big Build corruption could see Jacinta Allan’s leadership demolished The premier’s deputy, Ben Carroll, is among many MPs who don’t believe Labor can win another election under Allan
The Conversation · Jul 27 The Victorian Labor government had many successes. But it has also had its failures – and these have lost the voters The Labor Party in Victoria is going through its most difficult period in the 21st century.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 27 'They see the pressure': why pokies reform is on Newcastle council's agenda Newcastle deputy lord mayor Charlotte McCabe pushes for poker machine reform.
The Conversation · Jul 27 The Victorian premier could lose her job just 4 months before a state election. How did it come to this? After months of rumblings, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership challenge this week, just four months out from a state election.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Who is Ben Carroll, the man who has become Victoria’s new premier? Carroll, who was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitious, has been sworn in as premier after Jacinta Allan resigned