Australia
News –
Premier Allan unveils new cabinet after Andrews’ exit
Victoria’s mammoth transport infrastructure pipeline has a new minister at the helm, with Premier Jacinta Allan unveiling her cabinet. Ms Allan was responsible for transport infrastructure and Suburban Rail Loop …
News –
New Vic ministry to be revealed before parliament sits
A reshuffled ministry will be unveiled by Victoria’s new premier before parliament next sits. Jacinta Allan was sworn in as the state’s 49th premier, only the second woman to hold …
News –
Man who allegedly kidnapped former cricketer has been arrested for drug charges
Marino Sotiropoulos, the man accused of kidnapping former cricketer Stuart MacGill, has been charged over drug importation. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, MacGill is the former partner of Sotiropoulos’ …
News –
Noel Pearson urges Australia to bridge divides for “The love of Australia. My land. Your land. Our land.”
Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson delivered a powerful address at the National Press Club on Wednesday, where he emphasised the unifying power of love, and called for recognition of Indigenous Australians …
News –
Prime Minister Albanese applauds Neos Kosmos for endorsement of ‘Yes’ vote
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Neos Kosmos for supporting the “Yes” to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Prime Minister Albanese spoke at the 12th Clergy-Laity Congress of the …
News –
Jacinta Allan to replace Andrews as Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan is the new premier-elect of Victoria. Ms Allan ran for leader of the Victorian Labor Party at a caucus meeting on Wednesday after Daniel Andrews’ shock resignation less …
News –
Renters at risk of having personal data hacked
Tenants have “close to no power” in challenging the use of rent tech platforms which ask for huge amounts of personal data, leaving them exposed to massive data breaches. Digital …
News –
Labor gathers to pick leader after Andrews calls time
Victoria could have its first female premier in more than three decades as Daniel Andrews heads for the door. Labor MPs are gathering at parliament to discuss a new leader …
News –
Victoria’s departing premier: towering or divisive, leaves behind a lasting imprint
Today, after nine years at the helm, Dan Andrews quit as Victoria’s premier. “Nine years ago, I visited Government House to be sworn in as the 48th premier of Victoria …
News –
Migration as a solution to aged care workforce shortages to be examined by parliamentary inquiry
Migration will need to solve significant workforce shortages in the aged care sector. This issue will take centre stage at Wednesday’s final public hearing of the Joint Standing Committee on …