Daniel Andrews has announced his resignation as the Victorian premier, after nearly nine years in office.
The announcement was made at a snap press conference outside parliament on Tuesday and comes after prolonged media speculation about his future. Andrews’ deputy, Jacinta Allan, later confirmed she would run for leadership of the Victorian Labor party.
Andrews was joined by his wife, Catherine, and their sons, Noah and Joseph, as he said he would resign as both premier and the member for Mulgrave, effective 5pm Wednesday.
“When it is time, it is time,” he said.
The fall of the Covid tyrants. 10 down 2 to the go. pic.twitter.com/TXnxoowQWB
— Craig Kelly (@CKellyUAP) September 26, 2023
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