Ideology rules in the Labor government led by Premier Daniel Andrews in Victoria – from gender-correct proposals for separate inter-sex toilets in state emergency centres, blind support for the heterosexual-bashing Safe Schools program to now the pernicious embrace of the rights of the Leadbeater’s possum.

The small, omnivorous marsupial is on the list of critically threatened fauna in Victoria, however it looks set to add Labor to the endangered species list in regional seats, particularly after its reckless, politically-motivated attempt to unionise the state’s volunteer firefighters.