Jaala Pulford has joined a long list of Victorian ministers departing ahead of the state election, as a new poll shows a drop in support for Premier Daniel Andrews’ Labor.
Victoria has a new deputy premier, Jacinta Allan, who is now widely tipped to succeed Dan Andrews in the top job - although both are from the Labor party s left faction.
Premier Daniel Andrews has declared the upcoming state election will be close as he said he has had no discussions about a handover following the appointment of a new deputy.
Four senior government ministers under Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, including the deputy premier and health minister, have announced their retirement from politics.