Politics
Victoria
Data shows few new public housing units despite affordability crisis
Data shows few new public housing units despite affordability crisis
- by Clay Lucas
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Gun lobby spends big in Victorian election
Anti-gun campaigners sound the alarm over campaign tactics by firearms lobby
- by Gerard Cockburn
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Power politics: Energy policy the great divide in Victorian election
Labor’s promise to ramp up Victoria’s renewable energy target to 50 per cent has widened the policy gulf between the major parties on a key election issue.
- by Adam Carey
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Victorian state election: Oaks Day campaign at a glance
State of play on Thursday, October 8. Andrews and Guy back on the road, talking rents and roads.
- by Staff Reporters
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Liberals pull out of Richmond in major blow to Labor minister Wynne
The Liberal Party will not contest the inner city electorate of Richmond, giving Labor minister Richard Wynne a massive challenge to keep hold of his seat.
- by Benjamin Preiss
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Red shirts police investigation may not wrap up before election
Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton has cast doubt on whether the investigation into Labor's 2014 campaign will be completed before November 24.
- by Benjamin Preiss
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Labor dials up its renewable energy target to 50 per cent by 2030
Half of the state's power will come from renewable sources, Labor has promised if it is re-elected.
- by Benjamin Preiss, Adam Carey & Noel Towell
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Andrews government fails to see strategic risks in Chinese investment
Until now, few have noticed the quiet campaign to influence the Victorian Labor government.
- by Clive Hamilton
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War of words escalates over Victorian deal with China
Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has promised to release a secret deal with China if the Coalition wins the state election.
- by Benjamin Preiss & Adam Carey
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For Andrews, China is no country for secret deals
The Premier should tell the people of his state what he's signed them up for
- by Noel Towell
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Preference whisperer Glenn Druery faces police probe
Self-styled preference whisperer Glenn Druery faces a potential criminal investigation about his cash-for-votes operation ahead of this month’s election
- by Royce Millar & Ben Schneiders