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Two weeks of public hearings will begin on Monday morning, right in the middle of the state election campaignGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe commitment that made Ben Carroll premier may ultimately cost him the election….

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November 3, 2026 Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Public service union refuses to back Labor at Victorian election, condemning job cuts and $1.2bn consultant spend

Exclusive: Community and Public Sector Union denounces ‘privatisation by stealth’, joining growing number of unions turning on Carroll governmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s public servants union says it will no…

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October 28, 2026 Benita Kolovos and Henry Belot

Two key unions turn on Labor, running attack ads and pulling campaign funds a month out from Victorian election

Exclusive: ASU launches ‘Ben Lied. Labor lies’ ads while ETU diverts money to defending members at royal commissionFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo major unions in …

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October 25, 2026 Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

‘Someone has been following me’: safety fears after bullet inscribed with ‘RAT’ left on Victorian minister’s car

Paul Edbrooke says he fears for family’s safety amid heightened concerns for MPs after alleged attack on Helen HainesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s emergency services minister believes he is being followed and fea…

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October 12, 2026 Amanda Meade Media correspondent

ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says

Opinion piece by head of union Michael Slezak sparks disagreement with new ABC director of news, Simon RobinsonSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereABC management has refused to rule out disciplinary action against a journa…

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September 23, 2026 Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Bikies, ‘moral compass malfunctions’ and corruption cost: Victoria’s Big Build royal commission holds first public hearing

Inquiry investigating allegations of corruption and criminal conduct on state’s $150bn pipeline of infrastructure projects to leave ‘no stone unturned’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily …

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August 24, 2026 Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter

Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption

Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquartersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Constr…

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August 20, 2026 Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

‘There was grift, there was thuggery’: Victorian premier says ‘nothing is off limits’ at construction royal commission

Ben Carroll releases terms of reference for inquiry that will include examining allegations of CFMEU corruption on state government building sitesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …

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August 17, 2026 Benita Kolovos

Victorian teachers are to be the best paid in Australia. A union rebellion helped seal the deal

Salaries will rise 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, an outcome partly shaped by a rank-and-file revolt within the Australian Education UnionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…

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August 16, 2026 Tom McIlroy Political editor

The PM called Sally McManus a giant of the Labor movement. Now she just wants to go birding

After securing wage rises for low-paid workers, weathering death threats and working with three PMs – the ACTU secretary is ready for a breakGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSally McManus started her job as the country’s most …

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August 10, 2026 Cait Kelly Inequality reporter

New head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps down

Melissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will replace the outgoing ACTU headGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector…

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