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Charlotte Grieve

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Investigative journalist, ABC (formerly The Age/SMH) Author, Duty To Warn (out now!) www.hachette.com.au/charlotte-griev…

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Exclusive - The Liberal party sent a fake death notice to branch members in Melbourne’s south-east. The bizarre email reveals a broader story about defections to One Nation across suburban seats ahead of the November poll. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
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Soon after John quit the Liberal Party, the strange phone calls started
When John Ternel quit the Victorian Liberal Party this week the party mistakenly sent an email to members saying he had died. Mr Ternel says the ordeal confirmed to him that the Victorian Liberals are...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Exclusive - Two former One Nation candidates have accused party leader Pauline Hanson and chief of staff James Ashby of dismissing concerns raised internally about employing the convicted rapist and former campaign director Sean Black. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
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Ex-One Nation candidate wants Hanson 'held accountable' for rehiring rapist ex-staffer
Two former One Nation candidates have accused party leader Pauline Hanson and chief of staff James Ashby of dismissing concerns raised internally about the convicted rapist and former campaign directo...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Investigation - New revelations about One Nation candidates raise questions about vetting processes - www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
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One Nation candidate published antisemitic, racist and homophobic posts
A One Nation candidate in the South Australian election was accused of domestic abuse, bullying and harassment, while another made racist, antisemitic and homophobic social media posts, raising fresh ...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The ABC was banned from One Nation election event in South Australia last night.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Exclusive - South Australian One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter has a warrant for his arrest in the UK for failing to show up to court after he was charged with an alleged sexual offence. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
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One Nation candidate wanted in UK on sexual touching charge
South Australian One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter has a warrant for his arrest in the UK after he failed to show up to court to face a charge of sexually touching a woman without consent.
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Jessie L @jessielilley.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Tonight on Spin Cycle on @3rrrfm.bsky.social we chat to @charlottegrieve.bsky.social about her book Duty To Warn, covering her Age investigation into Dr Munjed Al Muderis and the resulting defamation trial. Plus other headlines. 7pm with @theshufflediary.bsky.social and @rachelwithers.bsky.social
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
On @3rrrfm.bsky.social #SpinCycle 7pm tonight @jessielilley.bsky.social @theshufflediary.bsky.social and @rachelwithers.bsky.social chat to @charlottegrieve.bsky.social about her book "Duty To Warn", covering her investigation into Dr Munjed Al Muderis and the defamation trial. Plus other news. 📻
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
@3rrrfm.bsky.social #SpinCycle 20min in: @jessielilley.bsky.social @theshufflediary.bsky.social & @rachelwithers.bsky.social stellar interview with investigative journalist @charlottegrieve.bsky.social on her investigation into Dr Munjed Al Muderis. #BookSky #healthcare share.google/uv8M6zZkYFPm...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Big thank you to Bri Lee for recommending Duty To Warn! Her debut book Eggshell Skull was a big inspiration and so pleased she enjoyed the book.
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Osman Faruqi @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Australian coverage of the Epstein files has so far been confused about why Kevin Rudd was mentioned in his emails alongside references to Mongolia. Today @scottmitchell.bsky.social and I reveal what drove Epstein’s Mongolia obsession. www.lamestream.com.au/exclusive-ho...
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Exclusive: How Israel, Weapons and Greed Drove Jeffrey Epstein’s Mongolia Obsession
For years, Jeffrey Epstein used his connections to build a network of influence aimed at Mongolia. Now Lamestream can reveal what drove his obsession.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Thank you @australia.theguardian.com for including Duty To Warn as one of the best 8 books for February. Some great titles in there, time to go to your local bookstore! www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...
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Kathy Lette, mum rage and a cursed vagina: the best Australian books out in February
Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Today is the official launch date for Duty to Warn! Buy online or pop into a bookstore near you.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Very excited to announce the Sydney launch of my upcoming book Duty To Warn with medical journalism giant Norman Swan at @gleebooks.bsky.social on Feb 12. Book here and look forward to seeing you there! gleebooks.com.au/event/charlo...
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Democracy's Watchdogs @demowatch.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
In a first, a court accepts a new public interest defence to a defamation action in Australia. Journalist @charlottegrieve.bsky.social and a media lawyer discuss. democracyswatchdogs.org and podcast: democracyswatchdogs.org/podcast #defamation #journalism #investigative #reporter #medialaw
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Editorials in The Age/SMH today calling for higher fines for companies that mishandle our private data. www.theage.com.au/national/cos...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Exclusive - Munjed Al Muderis is going to war with the Aus Orthopaedic Assoc, appealing his expulsion and launching legal action in NSW + leaked docs show senior clinical heads at Mac Uni Hospital have been warned about problems, threats against surgeons for years. www.theage.com.au/national/thi...
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‘Thinks he’s Teflon’: Al Muderis goes to war with peak body, colleagues
Unethical surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis is suing the Australian Orthopaedic Association, as leaked board minutes reveal concerns were raised about him threatening surgeons into silence.
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Henry Woo @drhwoo.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Every time we think we’ve heard everything about Munjed Al Muderis as there is to know, something further appears in the news. @charlottegrieve.bsky.social #smh #theage www.smh.com.au/national/wid...
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Widower, doctor call for disgraced surgeon to be stripped of award
Ashley Gollan lost his wife after a double knee replacement with Dr Munjed Al Muderis went wrong. He and a leading surgeon want Muderis stripped of a major award.
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Osman Faruqi @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Great story by Izzy Lewis about the travel TikToker vs. “news influencer” controversy that raises some interesting questions about journalism and social media www.lamestream.com.au/the-afghanis...
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A TikToker in Afghanistan vs. The new media influencers: Unpacking the controversy
A TikTok travel influencer, two podcasts and one incredible case study in the new media ecosystem.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
I am writing about this protest for The Age’s CBD column. Please let me know if you’re going and/or have any thoughts/witty placards you’re bringing!
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Breaking - The Australian Orthopaedic Association has removed Dr Munjed Al Muderis’s membership, after a court ruled his practice was unethical and he was callous and cruel to vulnerable patients. www.theage.com.au/national/pea...
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Peak surgical body punts disgraced doctor Al Muderis after court finds negligence
In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
It was great to catch up with Samantha Selinger-Morris on The Morning Edition podcast about the whirlwind past 10 days since the Federal Court judgment dismissing Dr Al Muderis' defamation case, and the 3 years leading up to that moment. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...
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The unravelling of a star surgeon, and the journalist who took on the fight
Podcast Episode · The Morning Edition · 17/08/2025 · 25m
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Exclusive - The secret cash commissions paid to recruit patients and FB posts about a “major cover up” that landed Dr Al Muderis’s biggest critic in jail. @theageaustralia.bsky.social theage.com.au/national/i-l...
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‘I lost everything’: How denouncing surgeon Al Muderis landed biggest critic in prison
What began as enthusiasm for a cutting-edge surgery ended in acrimony and incarceration.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Investigation - This harrowing story highlights the dangers of bias in hospital emergency departments, continuing @theageaustralia.bsky.social & SMH’s ‘Medical Misogyny’ series driven by Kate Aubusson, Aisha Dow, Carrie Fellner & Emily Kaine. www.theage.com.au/national/tre...
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‘Treated like a hysterical mother’: Assaulted by her son, Alison’s pain was ignored until she collapsed
Alison Beatty was sent away from Katoomba Hospital’s emergency department but, as it turned out, her lungs were filling with blood.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Investigation - @theageaustralia.bsky.social & SMH reveal disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis was fighting six separate court battles during his failed defamation case; adding to calls to better inform the public about dangerous doctors. www.theage.com.au/national/a-p...
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A picture of arrogance: Disgraced surgeon’s battles with patients revealed
Munjed Al Muderis suffered a devastating defamation loss and now this masthead can reveal a string of court cases and legal settlements involving the disgraced doctor.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Read the Federal Court findings on the honest, credible and impressive patients who had the courage to tell the truth about Dr Munjed Al Muderis. www.theage.com.au/national/the... @theageaustralia.bsky.social
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The star surgeon’s patients who told the truth to protect others
In a landmark ruling, Federal Court judge Wendy Abraham found Dr Munjed Al Muderis had devoted much of his life’s work to helping amputees walk again. However, she found there was a significant cohort...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Exclusive- the University of Sydney is the latest organisation to deny Al Muderis holds any position, despite statements in his affidavit and public profiles. www.theage.com.au/national/we-...
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‘We are concerned’: Star surgeon’s unravelling résumé stretches to University of Sydney
The disgraced surgeon falsely described relationships with the University of Sydney in court and in public, but his claims of high-powered positions are under scrutiny.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis spent $19k in 9 days on crisis PR advice, inc calls to The Australian, ABC, SBS, Guardian and a four-hour Sunday dinner w Sue Chrysanthou at his apartment. “Launching, and losing, a defamation action is only a matter for those with the deepest of pockets.”
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Exclusive - Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis falsely described relationships with several Australian charities during his failed Federal Court of Australia case, with two international groups denying he holds his claimed ambassador roles. www.theage.com.au/national/we-...
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‘We do not know who he is’: Charities deny Dr Al Muderis’ ambassador roles
Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis claimed in sworn evidence that he was a patron for major charities, including the Red Cross, Amnesty International, and several smaller organisations.
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Crikey @crikey.com.au · 11/08/2025
“It’s not business as usual”: Nine’s defamation win over high-profile surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis is a landmark moment for free speech in Australia. @daanysaeed.bsky.social reports.
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Is Nine’s defamation win over Munjed Al Muderis a game changer?
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Truth wins. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Nine wins defamation fight against high-profile surgeon
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis has lost his lawsuit against Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes in the first major test of a new public interest defence.
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Scott Mitchell @scottmitchell.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
The Weekend Australian's 'exclusive' about ABC having an 'anti-Israel bias' relied on a former ABC staff member. What The Australian and Cameron Stewart didn't reveal, is he had volunteered for Advance Australia while working at the public broadcaster. www.lamestream.com.au/exclusive-pr...
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Exclusive: Pro-Israel ABC ‘whistleblower’ volunteered for far-right Advance Australia
The Australian newspaper published an interview with a former staff member alleging the ABC was bias against Israel. He once volunteered for right-wing lobby group Advance Australia during a by-electi...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Fresh allegations of sexual harassment and customer mistreatment have emerged against celebrated Melbourne restaurateur Pietro Barbagallo, as the Fair Work Ombudsman makes inquiries about the restaurant’s treatment of its employees. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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Fresh complaints of harassing, haranguing against top chef
Two more women have accused Kaprica chef Pietro Barbagallo of harassment as claims of misconduct from customers mount.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
And we’ve gone global..
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
I joined The Morning Edition podcast yesterday to talk about the Kaprica investigation and the surprising reaction from some corners of Melbourne’s hospitality scene that indicates there remains a long way to go to make the industry safe for workers. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...
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‘Unhinged’: Pietro Barbagallo and the hospitality industry's ugly side
Podcast Episode · The Morning Edition · 16/06/2025 · 16m
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Snippet from my interview on Nine with Steph Anderson about how the hospitality industry wants accountability and cultural change. Full package on 6pm bulletin tonight and story online at The Age.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The celebrated Kaprica chef Pietro Barbagallo has been accused of indecent exposure, violent behaviour, bullying and financial mismanagement across his restaurants. Full story: www.theage.com.au/national/you...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Investigation - ‘Unhinged’: Videos, documents and dozens of interviews expose dark side of celebrated chef, Pietro Barbagallo, who is behind Melbourne’s viral restaurant Kaprica. www.theage.com.au/national/you...
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‘You and your phone!’ Video, staff expose ‘unhinged’ Pietro Barbagallo
The celebrated Kaprica chef has been accused of indecent exposure, violent behaviour, bullying and financial mismanagement across his restaurants.
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Osman Faruqi @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
The ABC's hit podcast, Mushroom Case Daily, appears to have breached a suppression order designed to protect witnesses. The episode was live for over 24 hours and listened to tens of thousands of time, and only taken down after I made inquiries to the ABC. www.lamestream.com.au/abc-mushrbre...
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Exclusive: ABC Mushroom trial podcast appears to breach suppression order
The ABC's hit podcast covering the trial of Erin Patterson appears to have breached a suppression order designed to protect witnesses.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Excellent reporting by Avani Dias on the crisis in NSW’s mental health system on Four Corners tonight: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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'We can't give up': Urgent call to act on mental health by leading psychiatrist
NSW's public mental health system is failing patients, Australia's leading psychiatrist warns, following a mass resignation of psychiatrists and the shutdown of hospital beds.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Letters today.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
So much for the lessons from Juukan Gorge..
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Very excited to be nominated for the Walkley’s first science/environment award for our investigation into carbon companies ripping off traditional owners.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
“Green activists”… like scientists from CSIRO/ANU/Wentworth Group, whistleblowers from the conflicted industry watchdog and carbon companies themselves, landholders, lawyers? Hard to dismiss as uninformed pressure when it’s coming from so many directions.
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Fascinating test case for whether “carbon neutral” products can rely on offsets. Surely could have broader implications for companies, govt, safeguard mechanism… www.theage.com.au/environment/...
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Carbon-neutral bills, or Australia’s biggest case of greenwashing?
More than 400,000 Australians signed up to an EnergyAustralia program to offset their energy bills. Were they unwitting victims of greenwashing?
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Full wrap up from five weeks on the ground in Bruce: www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
My final blog post for The Age’s hot seats blog: The people of Bruce deserved a real contest. But it was this sloppy, arrogant approach by the Liberals towards voters and the media that saw the party lose not just Bruce, but seats right around this country. www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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Victoria hot seats LIVE results: AEC vote count updates for Goldstein, Kooyong, Wills and all key Melbourne electorates; Monique Ryan and Amelia Hamer; Zoe Daniel and Tim Wilson; Peter Khalil, Julian ...
Follow our rolling in-depth coverage of Victoria’s crunch seats that could decide the election.
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Osman Faruqi @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Some analysis from me on the election results — including the warning signs for Labor (despite their big win), what happened to the Greens and what the next three years are likely to be like: www.lamestream.com.au/four-electio...
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Four election narratives that deserve more attention
One of the trickiest things when it comes to writing about elections is avoiding the temptation to over interpret what the results mean and draw out some kind of broad narrative or reflection on the "...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Chris Baxter has been driving Advance Australia’s attack ads around Melbourne over the past week. He’s been yelled and at challenged to a fight, but turns out he’s a Labor voter. “I’m just the messenger,” he says “I’ve been a working man all my life.” www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Exclusive - Liberal candidate Zahid Safi’s NDIS business Willow Support Services is being investigated by the NDIS Commission. Full story: www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Exclusive - Inside the controversial Senate submission co-authored by Liberal candidate Zahid Safi that has divided Bruce’s Afghanistan-born population: www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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