41 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s CBD is safe’: Premier rules out protest permits to protect police after weekend violence

Jacinta Allan rejected calls for a protest permit system and defended the right to protest peacefully, after a demonstration that saw rocks thrown at police.

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3 d. ago Victorian Premier under fire for comments on Melbourne’s safety

Jacinta Allan is under fire for stating that Melbourne’s CBD is safe, despite multiple violent incidents.

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4 d. ago Metal detectors might have prevented shocking CBD stabbing: Battin

The Victorian opposition leader says victims of violent knife crime are “sick” of hearing words of support from Premier Jacinta Allan – and instead want to see legislative change.

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1 week ago Victorian premier calls on toll road operators to waive fees

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan called on toll road operators to offer free travel over summer throughout the state in a social media plea.

Politics

1 week ago West Gate Tunnel to open in December as premier calls for free toll roads this summer

After the project was plagued with delays and disputes, Jacinta Allan has asked for travel on the toll road and others to be free this summer to make up for years of construction pain. 

Politics

1 week ago Premier calls on toll road companies to make roads free this summer

Jacinta Allan is attempting to expand the government’s free travel initiatives but relies on the cooperation of private toll operators such as Linkt and ConnectEast.

Politics

1 week ago Jacinta Allan’s missed meeting and the political calculus of the Metro Tunnel

The premier has spent three days ribbon cutting the same project. Someone should remind her that governing and campaigning are two different things.

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2 w. ago Jacinta Allan snubs social services event to spruik Metro Tunnel

The premier was scheduled to appear at a key social services event on Monday morning. Instead, she held a press conference to promote the new Metro Tunnel stations.

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4 w. ago Offensive or harmless? No breach over box full of dung dumped at Jacinta Allan’s door

On budget day, a box containing a chunk of manure was placed outside the premier’s office. Talk about a breach of parliamentary protocol – or so we thought!

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