Politics
The Price of Compounded Peace
State agreements forged under industrial duress risk cementing structural deficits while failing to modernise the delivery of essential frontline services.
Section
Politics
The cabinet room, the caucus and the crossbench.
Politics
A Country Ailment, A Political Remedy
The Opposition has intensified its scrutiny of regional health, presenting a policy framework designed to address perceived government shortcomings.
Politics
The Peril of Disconnected Narratives
The government's public transport narrative struggles to resonate with commuter experiences, posing a challenge to public confidence.
Politics
The Opposition's Calculus
The Victorian opposition has presented a series of policy announcements, inviting scrutiny regarding their practicality and public resonance.
Politics
The Carroll Inheritance
Victoria's new Premier has four months, one decision, and nowhere left to hide.
Politics
The Reshuffle Nobody Is Talking About
Transport and Infrastructure are the obvious portfolios. The quiet one to watch is Treasury.
The Victoria Brief
Independent analysis of Victorian politics, weekly.