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New Victorian Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion laws

The Victorian government has unveiled the long-awaited legislation to overhaul the state’s anti-vilification laws, the culmination of which is more than five years in the making. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 was introduced to parliament yesterday and…
27 November, 2024

Is the use of Emergency Funds for transport projects justified?

The Victorian government’s use of emergency contingency funds to finance major infrastructure projects, including the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop (SRL), has raised concerns about transparency and fiscal responsibility. A recent revelation that over $5 billion was spent through a government “credit…
20 November, 2024

A troubling shift in sentencing practices

The recent training provided to Victorian magistrates raises significant concerns about the direction of our justice system, particularly regarding how we treat serious criminal offenders. In a disturbing move, magistrates were instructed to avoid imposing sentences that might lead to the deportation of…
30 October, 2024

$675 million to repair Victoria’s roads

The Victorian Government is launching a $675 million maintenance operation targeting the state’s crumbling regional roads. The major initiative began Monday and will run for nine months, focusing on fixing potholes, reconstructing and resurfacing roads. Key projects include work on major roads…
16 October, 2024

Potholes Ahead: Victoria’s roads face a dismal future

As anyone who drives through Victoria can attest, potholes are becoming an all-too-frequent hazard on our roads. Unfortunately, with the recent cuts to resurfacing and rehabilitation works by the debt-laden Allan Government, the situation is set to worsen dramatically. This is not…
2 October, 2024

Third runway at Melbourne airport to provide economic boost

The long-awaited approval of a third runway at Melbourne Airport is set to provide a significant economic boost, reduce flight delays, and increase competition. However, due to an extended approval process, the $3 billion project is now expected to be operational by…
17 September, 2024
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