Divisive pandemic premier Daniel Andrews has been given the highest honour in this year’s King’s Birthday honours list. Either revered or reviled for keeping his decision to keep his state locked down for 262 days, and locking Melbourne into a “ring of steel,” his controversial decisions still led to Victoria’sContinue Reading
Some of Australia’s highest profile leaders across government, business and sport have united to issue a public statement condemning the rise of anti-semitism and racism. What began as a WhatsApp discussion between business and community leaders in Sydney concerning a rise in cases of anti-semitism and the need to getContinue Reading
Australians may have resoundingly rejected the Voice proposal but South Australia is pressing ahead with the reform despite the result. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has already legislated a state-based implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart – Voice, Treaty and Truth. But the resounding vote against the proposal –Continue Reading
ABC presenter Patricia Karvelas has reacted to online backlash from Daniel Andrews supporters after she suggested the former Victorian Premier had “cut out accountability” by refusing to speak to certain journalists. A brief clip of comments by the Q+A host during a panel discussion on Sunday’s Insiders has gone viralContinue Reading
Despite cheers in the centre of Melbourne the moment his resignation was official, Daniel Andrews is perfectly placed for a high-paid corporate gig after leaving politics. The former Victorian Premier is a “champion footballer going out right at the top of his game”, according to PR guru Max Markson. “He’llContinue Reading
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed what he plans to do next after announcing his surprise resignation. On Tuesday afternoon Mr Andrews called a snap press conference where he announced it was “time to go” and that he would be stepping down from the top job he has held forContinue Reading
There has been scathing reaction following the sensational news that Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews was resigning from the post he has held for nine years. The 48th Premier of Victoria announced his decision at a snap press conference today describing the job as the “honour and privilege of my life”.Continue Reading
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews has fielded terse questions about his pandemic decision-making that thrust his state into the world’s longest lockdown. The state’s leader was grilled by Seven reporter Paul Dowsley on Friday on whether he would willingly take part in the Covid-19 inquiry announced by Anthony Albanese on Thursday.Continue Reading
The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to say whether his government will implement a levy on short-term rentals like Airbnbs, and Stayz. The state government is poised to reveal its state housing policy in the coming week, which could include policies like a two-year rent freeze, and a dailyContinue Reading
A Victorian Labor MP who once made headlines for destroying a door at a Canberra hotel has resigned from the party after an allegation of a “serious assault” was referred to police. The member for Ringwood Will Fowles resigned on Saturday after the Premier Dan Andrews’ office referred the matterContinue Reading