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FoE Welcomes SEC Announcement But needs to be matched with plan to shut down gas distribution Friends of the Earth welcomes the announcement by the Victorian Premier this morning of a significant investment in boosting Victoria’s uptake of renewables and progress on reviving the SEC. The announcement includes funding for apprenticeships feeding into secure … Continued
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Rewiring Australia has strongly endorsed the Victorian State Electricity Commission’s strategy to support household electrification. Under its strategy announced today, the SEC will support households to electrify heating, hot water and other appliances. This will include electrification pilots in 2024, an education drive to help industry and households understand the benefits of electrification and establishing … Continued
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The cartoon published in Herald Sun on October 24 depicting Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan naked on a catwalk is offensive and yet another example of the ways that sexualisation is used to mock women in leadership. Emily’s List CEO Pamela Anderson said the cartoon by Mark Knight shows misogyny is still alive and … Continued
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CANBERRA OCTOBER 18, 2023: Two Victorian electric vehicle drivers, Chris Vanderstock and Kathleen Davies, have welcomed today’s landmark judgment in the High Court of Australia which found that Victoria’s electric vehicle tax is unconstitutional. Mr Vanderstock and Ms Davies brought the constitutional challenge in September 2021, arguing that the State of Victoria lacks the constitutional power … Continued
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At 9:45am on Wednesday 18 October, the High Court of Australia will hand down its judgement on the state of Victoria’s electric vehicle (EV) tax – dubbed “the World’s Worst EV Policy.” Two Victorian electric vehicle drivers, Chris Vanderstock and Kathleen Davies, brought the constitutional challenge in September 2021, arguing that the State of Victoria … Continued
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RACV is calling on the Victorian Government to change the road rules to ensure emergency roadside assistance workers and tow truck drivers who work alongside fast-moving vehicles are protected, as well as their customers. Known as the Slow Down, Move Over rule, Victoria remains one of the few jurisdictions in Australia that does not have … Continued
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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially released our Housing Taskforce Report containing 36 policy recommendations to tackle our housing crisis. The findings from the Taskforce will assist industry and governments to build the competitiveness of our economy through improving housing stock and affordability. It is a product of 18-month’s work including six … Continued
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The CFMEU has declared Jacinta Allan will be a Victorian Premier that continues to play a crucial role in the construction industry. CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith said Ms Allan had been an advocate for workers throughout her political career. “Jacinta Allan has shown all the right signs she will be an excellent premier who … Continued
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EMILY’s List Australia congratulates Ms Allan on her appointment as the 49th Premier of Victoria. Ms Allan is the second woman to lead the State of Victoria – 33 years after the late Joan Kirner became the first woman Premier of the state in 1990. EMILY’s List CEO Pamela Anderson said Ms Allen’s appointment … Continued
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Media EXPERT ALERT A new Premier for Victoria La Trobe University experts are available to comment on the appointment of Jacinta Allan as the 49th Premier of Victoria after Daniel Andrews’ resignation yesterday. Dr Kevin Brianton, Adjunct Senior Research FellowPolitical messaging, campaign tactics and media strategy. Email: k.brianton@latrobe.edu.au M: 0407 830 163 The following can be attributed … Continued
