Victorian Parliament
The simple tweak that could allow medicinal cannabis users to drive
Legalise Cannabis MPs are pushing for motorists who have a prescription for medicinal cannabis to have legal protection while behind the wheel.
- by Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
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Lifting rates won’t save cash-strapped councils. Their residents can’t afford it
Victoria’s councils say they are straining under mounting costs, but higher rates won’t help because residents’ capacity to pay is reaching its limit.
- by Mathew Dunckley
This week’s most evasive MPs, plus signs it’s business as usual for the CFMEU
Awkward timing for a big developer and its CFMEU dealings, while MPs in Spring Street duck and weave.
- by Mathew Dunckley
After deriding Pesutto, Allan confirms her government is also examining Indigenous planning approvals
The state government launched a sharp attack on the opposition over its cultural heritage review, but has now admitted it also has an eye on the system.
- by Mathew Dunckley
CFMEU scandal: Government rejects plan to get bikies off Victoria’s building sites
As state parliament considers a plan to keep bikies off building sites, Labor and Greens leaders have been quizzed about their response to the CFMEU revelations.
- by Mathew Dunckley
Four Melbourne suburbs targeted in government’s latest housing plan
A pilot program will aim to encourage developers to build in middle ring suburbs, while new data shows councils are more likely to reject a certain type of development.
- by Mathew Dunckley and Kieran Rooney
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Indigenous
Victorian opposition accused of ‘race-baiting’ over latest planning policy
Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s calling out of cultural heritage processes as a handbrake on development red tape has provoked a sharp response.
- by Mathew Dunckley
Pesutto tightens grip on Liberal leadership in moderate mauling of conservative forces
Morale was “through the roof” at the Victorian Liberals’ state council, which shaped as a test of the Opposition Leader’s power.
- by Mathew Dunckley
With a cashed up MCC, a famous stand at The ’G could be in line for an upgrade
Taylor Swift fever and bumper AFL crowds have allowed Melbourne Cricket Club to wipe its debt years ahead of schedule, paving the way for more redevelopment.
- by Mathew Dunckley
Pay increase and a nine-day fortnight? Police say ‘no thanks’, while unhappy ambos escalate dispute
The state is facing twin industrial troubles with police and ambulance staff both demanding better offers in response to their pay demands.
- by Mathew Dunckley and Caitlin Powell
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Regulation
Cutting Victoria’s red tape could save up to $1.6 billion a year
An internal state government review found Victoria has the second-highest number of business licences and permits in the nation.
- by Kieran Rooney