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‘Jolt to the system’: Premier proposes sweeping new bail laws

Premier Jacinta Allan admitted the current laws ‘do not reflect community expectations’.

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled the government’s proposed new bail laws aimed at targeting repeat offenders.

Victoria’s top cop steps down as police workforce rallies against his leadership

‘It is with a heavy heart that I have made this decision ...’

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Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says he has resigned ‘to allow fresh leadership’.

Victorian motorists could save hundreds on fuel under new servo plan

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Victorian motorists could save hundreds on fuel under a new plan forcing service stations to lock in their prices for 24 hours.

John Pesutto’s last-ditch move to save his job as Liberal leader

John Pesutto is allowing MPs to vote remotely over the future of the party’s leadership.

Exiled MP Moira Deeming set to return to fold after leader's backflip

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A backflipping John Pesutto will seek to paper over huge division in the Victorian Liberals and save his leadership by backing a motion to welcome back exiled MP Moria Deeming.

History created with new treasurer's appointment in Victoria

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Jaclyn Symes is set to become Victoria's treasurer in Premier Jacinta Allan's reshuffled cabinet.