Socialist left ally of Daniel Andrews is seen as his successor, but battles for deputy leader are expected on Wednesday
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Jacinta Allan is widely tipped to succeed Daniel Andrews as premier of Victoria after Labor MPs meet on Wednesday – though factional brawling could erupt over who becomes the deputy leader.
Andrews on Tuesday announced he would formally step down as both premier and the member for Mulgrave at 5pm on Wednesday, saying he had begun to think about what life would be like were he not the in the all-consuming role.
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