New laws on wills and inheritance commence today
New legislation has come into operation today to amend Victoria’s laws on wills and inheritance. The legislation, introduced by the
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Author: Tom Pretty
Deeds bring consequences
“The advantage and significance of deeds is that they bring consequences.” A reminder from Winston Churchill of the importance of
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Christmas 1914 – Australian soldiers in Egypt
On this day 100 years ago, members of the 7th Battalion Machine Gun Section shared their Christmas dinner at Mena
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Premier drops taxpayer in it over East West Link
Victoria’s Parliament is sitting today for the first time since the State election. However, the Andrews Government has no answer
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EWL consortium seeks compensation from Labor government
Today’s Sunday Herald-Sun reports the East West Link consortium has officially issued breach notices against the State Government as the
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Daniel Andrews wrecking not building
Despite Labor’s dodgy claims, the fact remains that Melbourne desperately needs a second east west route, and Labor have no
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East West Link: Andrews delays releasing contract and business case
Labor’s failure to deliver on yet another promise – this time, about publishing details of the East-West Link contract –
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Labor walks away from two more election promises
The Andrews Government has walked away from two more election promises, with Treasurer Tim Pallas refusing to commit to Labor’s
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No excuses for inaction by new Attorney-General
Victoria’s new Attorney-General, Martin Pakula, has no excuses if he does not introduce a range of significant legislation when Parliament
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New Minister must reverse Labor’s family violence cuts
At the same time as Daniel Andrews announced he would spend $40 million on a Royal Commission into Family Violence,
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Experts warn on wage demands
Experts are already warning of the dangers to the state’s finances if Daniel Andrews gives in to unreasonable wage demands
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Andrews walks from ambulance commitments
The leadership of the ambulance union have ceased their industrial campaign after agreeing to a deal with the new Labor
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Victorian Coalition Government’s Law Reforms and Initiatives
The Victorian Coalition Government came to office in 2010 determined to repair the damage caused by 11 years of the
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Daniel Andrews seeks “VICTORIA – THE UNION STATE”
Late in the election campaign, it is becoming increasingly clear that, if he becomes Premier, Daniel Andrews plans to give his union funders and supporters unprecedented power over key public bodies and key sectors of the Victorian economy.
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Four year minimum jail terms for attacks in breach of family violence orders
Family violence perpetrators who seriously injure their victim while breaching a family violence order will face a minimum of four years in jail under strong new laws to be introduced by a re-elected Napthine Government.
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Andrews caught out with false claims about Construction Code
Opposition Leader, Daniel Andrews, has again resorted to falsehood to try to defend himself.
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Coalition to strengthen appeals against inadequate sentences
A re-elected Napthine Coalition Government will strengthen the ability of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to appeal against inadequate sentences.
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Coalition to introduce indefinite jail sentences for repeat killers and sex offenders
A re-elected Coalition Government will legislate to require offenders convicted of repeat killings or serious sex offences to be given an indefinite jail sentence, Premier Denis Napthine announced today.
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ACCC takes court action against CFMEU alleging secondary boycott
The Victorian Government welcomes today’s announcement by the ACCC that it has commenced legal action against the CFMEU and CFMEU officials John Setka and Shaun Reardon over the alleged secondary boycott of Boral.
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Chinese Gambling Concern Inc launches new support services
I was pleased today to launch the Chinese Gambling Concern Inc’s new gambling support services for the Chinese community in
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Coalition to support establishment of new Rural and Farming Legal Centre
A re-elected Napthine Coalition Government will contribute $2 million over four years to establish a new Rural and Farming Legal Centre, Attorney-General Robert Clark announced today.
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Coalition to tackle ‘ice’ use and crack down on dealers
A re-elected Napthine Coalition Government will introduce a range of tough measures to tackle ice, giving police and corrections authorities new powers to detect offenders using ice and making it harder for drug dealers to profit from their crimes.
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New laws to speed up finalisation of appeals to Court of Appeal
Civil appeals to Victoria’s Court of Appeal will be able to be finalised more quickly and efficiently under new laws that have commenced today.
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Royal Australian Navy’s first wartime engagement
Today marks 100 years since HMAS Sydney destroyed the German light cruiser SMS Emden in a battle off the Cocos
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Victoria Racing Club’s 150th anniversary year
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The VRC evolved from two earlier rival clubs, the
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