Ex-union boss to fill cabinet vacancy left by Mikakos departure

Former trade union leader Ingrid Stitt will take the vacancy in Premier Daniel Andrews’ cabinet created by Saturday’s dramatic resignation of health minister Jenny Mikakos from Parliament.

The Premier was giving nothing away about his plans for his new ministry at his Sunday press conference, including the futures of Jobs Minister Martin Pakula and Police Minister Lisa Neville, whose roles were among those examined at the hotel quarantine inquiry.

While some MPs and unionists paid tribute to Ms Mikakos, party sources said there was no appetite for punishing the Premier for his actions. "We've been colleagues for a very long time and I have a great deal of respect for her," Mr Andrews said on Sunday. "I'm sorry for her and I'm saddened by this. I wish her well."Mr Andrews said he would not predict whom the left caucus would choose for the cabinet vacancy but said Ms Stitt would be an outstanding candidate

Another socialist who will toe the globalist line. NEW BLOOD, REAL PEOPLE needed, with no ties to Labor or Liberal nepotism or indoctrination. Rethink Labor for a progressive, not regressive future. auspol victoria

Who cares? All LNP are ex IPA/Banking hacks. Unions are the ones actually caring about workers

Sounds awesome! Union bosses have the skills we need. The bloke who sold Australia’s gold reserves at record bottom prices is currently the Chairman of The Age’s head company’s board.

So what,because he is not a lawyer.

Who will take Brad Hazzard position when he is sacked over the Ruby Princess whitewash

A Union person - I'm shocked.

Sh better be careful and not trust Dam when he says she has his full support because

Great candidate a person who fights for workers rights understands the little guys unlike some of the liberal rats who have never done a hard days work in their lives

Oh god more disaster!

Another puppet for dan to play with

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