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Melbourne●Tuesday 27 October 2026●Victorian Edition

Contributor

Henry Ashcroft

7 articles

  • Infrastructure

    The Stubborn Ledger of the Asphalt

    Substantial investment in enforcement technologies and infrastructure has altered Victorian roads without yet delivering the promised reduction in fatalities.

  • Spring Street

    The Architecture of Executive Consent

    As contentious planning reforms traverse the Legislative Council, the erosion of parliamentary review tests the fragile balance of Spring Street.

  • Economy

    Victoria's Fiscal Horizon

    Victoria's fiscal trajectory faces scrutiny following recent budget updates and new spending commitments.

  • Leadership

    Procurement's Unseen Chambers

    The mechanisms governing Victoria's extensive IT procurement require rigorous examination, ensuring public funds are deployed with unwavering accountability.

  • Politics

    The Opposition's Calculus

    The Victorian opposition has presented a series of policy announcements, inviting scrutiny regarding their practicality and public resonance.

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