Recent developments in Victoria include a new integrity watchdog’s initial investigation encountering procedural issues. The body reportedly issued defective notices in its probe concerning manure deposited outside Premier Jacinta Allan’s office, leading to a police report being prepared for the coroner. In a separate incident, a Melbourne police dog named Rocco and its handler were injured in a freeway collision; Rocco survived after being ejected from a patrol vehicle. Additionally, two Victorian Labor Members of Parliament have announced they will not contest their seats in the 2026 state election.
Source: www.theguardian.com