Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has ruled out a state funeral or memorial service for Vatican leader Cardinal George Pell saying it would be “distressing” for survivors of sexual abuse. Pell, formerly the archbishop of Melbourne and Sydney, died from heart complications in Rome on Jan. 10 following hip replacement surgery. The 81-year-old gained notoriety in…
No State Memorial for Cardinal George Pell as Premier Cites Sexual Abuse Victims Distress
Matthew Guy to Step Down as Liberal Leader in Australian State of Victoria
Matthew Guy is set to resign as leader of the centre-right Liberals in the Australian state of Victoria after a second election defeat in a row. In the aftermath of Saturday’s loss, Guy issued a statement confirming he would not continue as party leader. Read MoreProgressive Andrews Govt Wins ‘Historic’ Third Term in Australian State Election “As soon as…
Australian State Victoria Election Outcome Likely a Week Away
This time next week Victorians will likely know which major party is set to lead the state for the next four years. Recent opinion polls point to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ centre-left Labor government securing a third consecutive term in office at the Nov. 26 election with a slim majority. But Labor’s prospects of slipping…
Victorian Labor Promises Free Female Sanitary Products in Bid to Win Women’s Vote
November 18, 2022
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Premier Daniel Andrews has pledged to make free tampons and sanitary pads widely available in the Australian state of Victoria as part of his government’s bid to win over female voters. The move comes as the incumbent centre-left Labor government faces a major challenge from independent candidates and the left-wing Australian Greens to win over…
Victoria Deficit Forecast Blows out by $500M
Victoria’s budget deficit forecast has blown out by $500 million (US$321 million) in 10 days after the state government spent up on flood recovery and a sports sponsorship deal before the election. The Department of Treasury and Finance released the state’s Pre-Election Budget Update on Thursday, 10 days after Treasurer Tim Pallas unveiled the Victorian…
Victoria’s Net-Zero Nationalisation Move Fraught With Risks
October 30, 2022
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Commentary After a year of ongoing energy crises—both global and local—nothing should surprise the industry anymore. Nevertheless, when Premier Daniel Andrews announced a re-nationalisation policy for Victoria on Oct. 20 it caught many people off-guard. If they win the next election, the Victorian Labor party—currently governing Australia’s second most-populous state—will be reviving the State Electricity…
Victoria’s Move to Re-Nationalise Energy Sector Fraught With Risks
October 30, 2022
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Commentary After a year of ongoing energy crises—both global and local—nothing should surprise the industry anymore. Nevertheless, when Premier Daniel Andrews announced a re-nationalisation policy for Victoria on Oct. 20 it caught many people off-guard. If they win the next election, the Victorian Labor party—currently governing Australia’s second most-populous state—will be reviving the State Electricity…
Victorian Taxpayers To Provide $15 Million To Netball Australia After ‘Virtue Signalling’ Saga
October 30, 2022
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Victorian taxpayers can add another $15 million to the state’s burgeoning debt problems after Premier Daniel Andrews announced its tourism body will step in to sponsor cash-strapped Netball Australia. The sporting league lost its major sponsor Hancock Prospecting just over a week ago after some team members expressed concerns over being associated with the mining…
Chosen CEO of Australian Football Club Resigns Following Pressures on Religious Views
October 5, 2022
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The chosen chief executive officer of Australian rules football club Essendon, Andrew Thorburn, has resigned after only one day in the job on the basis of his religious belief. Thorburn is chairman of City on a Hill church which said on its website that lust, practicing homosexuality and sex outside of marriage are sins according to…
Victoria’s Parliament Placed into Lockdown Following Bomb Threat
The Australian state of Victoria’s parliament was in lockdown on Thursday morning after an alleged bomb threat. Police said they had arrived at a Spring St building in Melbourne to complete a “safety check” about 10.45 a.m. The building has since been deemed safe after all entrances were blocked. The bomb threat was reportedly…
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