FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Victorian labor - Caught on Camera

Who are ‘Mary and Joe’? The archetypal undecided voters Victorian Labor is desperate to win over

Exclusive: Guardian Australia reveals carefully crafted profiles of swing voters the government believes will determine next state election

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2025

On issues from Aukus to recognising Palestine, Victorian Labor’s base is determined to be heard

At the party’s state conference this weekend, members and unions will have their say. The question then becomes whether governments – federal and state – will listen

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025

Victorian Labor’s tough-on-crime turn could mark the beginning of the end for Jacinta Allan

The government has faced a ‘crime crisis’ before – but no matter how tough the premier talks on law and order, the Coalition is always willing to go tougher

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025

Strong political leaders are electoral gold – but the trick is in them knowing when to stand down

March this year marked the 60th anniversary of a famous “gotcha” moment in 1963, when Labor leader Arthur Calwell and his deputy, Gough Whitlam, were photographed outside the Hotel Kingston in Canberra.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2023

Has the first shot been fired in Victorian Labor’s succession?

MPs say leaks about alleged branch stacking have escalated the factional war about who will eventually replace Daniel Andrews

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023

Fresh pressure on Albanese govt to recognise Palestine

Motions calling on the Albanese government to recognise Palestine and rethink the AUKUS deal ensured a fiery finish to the Victorian Labor conference.

AAP · Jun 18, 2023

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews basks in achievements amid retirement rumours

Daniel Andrews has addressed Victorian Labor faithful at the state party conference as speculation swirls about his political future.

The New Daily · Jun 17, 2023

Victorian Labor accuses 'Greens-dominated' council of sabotage in tightly fought Northcote

An inner-city Melbourne council is temporarily ordered not to take down any political signage in a key battleground seat just days out from the Victorian state election. The Greens deny any involvement, accusing Labor of "misleading characterisations".

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Victorian Labor slumps in Resolve poll but still in winning position; Labor failure on upper house reform comes back to bite

The Victorian state election is on Saturday with polls closing at 6pm AEDT. There are 88 single-member lower house seats with members elected by preferential voting, and 40 upper house seats in eight five-member electorates.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2022

Victorian Labor loses ‘Matthew Guy’ Facebook page after using it for $115,000 worth of attack ads

The party has spent three times more than the Liberals on political advertising on the platform

The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2022