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Objections blocked in race to build 800,000 new homes

In a bid to meet a target to build 800,000 homes over the next decade, a state government will ban and restrict appeals to speed up approvals.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

Victorian premier vows to scrap ‘old-fashioned Nimby’ planning laws, fast-track homes and curb rights to object

Jacinta Allan says reforms would see housing permit-approval times slashed and generate more than $900m in construction activity each year

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025

Offshore wind setback, but energy source still turning

Offshore wind might take longer to develop as it is still a new technology in Australia, but an expert says it is viable despite its latest project stumble.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

Red tape slashed to fast-track building new homes

In a bid to meet it's target of building 800,000 homes over the next decade, a state government has announced new housing laws designed to speed up approvals.

AAP · Aug 10, 2025

'Toughest' bail laws in land to target repeat offenders

The chances of repeat sex offenders, home invaders, carjackers and armed robbers getting bail will be lowered under the nation's "toughest" new laws.

AAP · Jul 29, 2025

Backflip on post and boast laws after 'disturbing' rise

A rising trend of young thugs gloating about their crimes online has prompted one state's change of heart on a "post and boast" crackdown.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

While friends were partying, Conor was preparing for court. His case has now prompted Labor to act on family violence

Exclusive: Victorian government moves to reform law that sees young people lose family violence intervention order protection upon turning 18

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025

Victims turn up heat over abuse liability 'loophole'

A state isn't ruling out a unilateral legislative response after a High Court ruling that a church wasn't liable for a priest's historical abuse of a child.

AAP · May 14, 2025

'No friends': communities turn on contentious rail loop

Thrust into the federal election spotlight, a major rail loop is coming under increasing fire from communities where it is slated to be built.

AAP · Apr 6, 2025

Victorian Liberal leader faces backlash after saying he was visiting cyclone-hit parents while also going on cruise

Opposition MPs vent anger after revelation Brad Battin was on a Queensland cruise holiday when Labor announced tough new bail laws

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2025