Labor MPs appoint Daniel Andrews’ deputy to replace him, making her the state’s first female premier in three decades
Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
Victorian Labor MPs have voted to appoint Jacinta Allan as party leader and the 49th premier of the state, after Daniel Andrews announced his resignation on Tuesday.
Allan – who was widely tipped to succeed Andrews – was elected during a caucus meeting on Wednesday afternoon as Victoria’s second female premier. She will replace Andrews, who will officially resign on Wednesday afternoon at 5pm.
About Author
More Stories
Taiwan president says country faces similar threat to Europe before WW2
Australia mushroom murders trial: Erin Patterson ‘didn’t look unwell’ like other lunch attenders, hospital nurse tells court
Woodside staves off investor climate concerns at fiery AGM beset by protesters