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Second Andrews ministry

Second Andrews ministry

70th ministry of Victoria, Australia

The Second Andrews ministry was the 70th ministry of the Government of Victoria. The Labor government, led by Premier Daniel Andrews and Deputy Premier James Merlino, was officially sworn in on 29 November 2018, following the party's second consecutive victory at the 2018 state election, which was held on 24 November 2018.[1]

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At the time of its formation the ministry consisted of 22 ministers, eleven of whom were women, making it the first cabinet in Victoria's history to reach gender parity.[2] To accommodate this change Philip Dalidakis was removed from his cabinet position, although his work as a minister was praised by Andrews.[3] Following the resignation of Gavin Jennings and the appointment of Ros Spence on 23 March 2020, the Cabinet became majority female.

The Second Andrews ministry succeeded the First Andrews ministry, and was succeeded by the Third Andrews ministry.

Second Andrews ministry, 2018–2022

June 2022–October 2022

A cabinet reshuffle was undertaken in June 2022 after five cabinet ministers had announced their upcoming retirement at the November state election: James Merlino, Martin Foley, Lisa Neville, Martin Pakula and Richard Wynne.[4]

Lizzie Blandthorn, Colin Brooks, Steve Dimopoulos, Sonya Kilkenny and Harriet Shing were appointed to the ministry to replace the retiring ministers.[5] The rearranged ministry was sworn in on 27 June.[6][7] Kilkenny was sworn in a week later on 4 July as she had contracted COVID-19 and had to isolate prior to the original swearing-in ceremony.[8][9]

There were also two new ministerial roles created to oversee the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in the state.

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June 2020–June 2022

On 15 June 2020, Adem Somyurek was dismissed from the ministry due to alleged misconduct, with Robin Scott and Marlene Kairouz also resigning the next day. A reshuffle took place on 22 June 2020, bringing Shaun Leane, Danny Pearson and Natalie Hutchins into cabinet and reassigning several portfolios.[10][11] Hutchins was previously a minister in the First Andrews Ministry.

On 26 September 2020, health minister Jenny Mikakos resigned as minister, following Premier Daniel Andrews stating in the board of inquiry into the hotel quarantine program, that he regarded Mikakos "accountable" for the program.[12] Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley was sworn in as the new health and ambulance services minister later that day.[13] A further reshuffle three days later on 29 September 2020 added Ingrid Stitt into the cabinet and the reassignment of some portfolios.[14]

On 16 December 2020, Jill Hennessy announced she would step down from the role of Attorney-General effective immediately to spend more time with her family, but would stay in Parliament and recontest her seat at the 2022 election. She was replaced as Attorney-General by Jaclyn Symes. Mary-Anne Thomas was added to the cabinet and was appointed Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Agriculture.[15]

In February 2021, Lisa Neville was admitted to hospital and was forced to take leave due to Chron's disease. She returned to work in August 2021. The nature of her emergency services portfolio required regular travel around to remote parts of the state at short notice, which was not suitable with her medical condition. Therefore, Neville relinquished the portfolio to Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes.[16] Symes relinquished her resources portfolio to Jaala Pulford.[17]

On 11 October 2021, Luke Donnellan resigned as minister, following the first day of the IBAC investigation Operation Watts. Donnellan claims that he never misused public funds but that he had previously breached party rules as Minister. He was replaced by Anthony Carbines on 6 December 2021.[18]

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November 2018–June 2020

The first arrangement of the Second Andrews ministry was sworn in on 29 November 2018.

Gavin Jennings resigned from Parliament and the ministry on 23 March 2020. He was replaced in cabinet by Ros Spence.[19]

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Crisis Council of Cabinet

The Crisis Council of Cabinet was established on 3 April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It consists of the premier and seven ministers who were all sworn in via video conference.[20] The Crisis Council of Cabinet and its positions were abolished in November that year.[21]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Swearing in of the Second Andrews Ministry". Governor of Victoria. 29 November 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Labor makes history with first Cabinet that is 50 per cent women". The Age. 27 November 2018.
  3. [3]
    Stephanie Anderson (27 November 2018). "Half of Victoria's ministry positions to go to women, Premier announces". ABC News. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
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    "Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election". ABC News. 24 June 2022.
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    "Statement On New Ministry". Premier of Victoria. 25 June 2022. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022.
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    "Ministers of the Crown (per GG2022S319)" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. 27 June 2022. p. 1-3.
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    "Livestream of swearing in of Andrews Ministry". governor.vic.gov.au. 27 June 2022.
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    "Vic govt ministry sworn in after reshuffle". 7News. 27 June 2022.
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    "Ministers of the Crown (per GG2022S352)" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. 7 July 2022. p. 1-2.
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    "Victorian Premier announces new Cabinet members after branch-stacking scandal". ABC News. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
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    "Ministers of the Crown (per GG2020S296)" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. 22 June 2020. p. 1-3.
  12. [12]
    Ilanbey, Sumeyya (26 September 2020). "Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos resigns". The Age. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  13. [13]
    "Victorian mental health minister Martin Foley replaces health minister Jenny Mikakos following resignation". SBS News. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
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    "Ingrid Stitt joins Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews' ministry following departure of Jenny Mikakos". ABC News. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
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    Willingham, Richard (22 December 2020). "Jaclyn Symes sworn in to replace Jill Hennessy as Victorian Attorney-General". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
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    "Victorian MP Lisa Neville returns to work following extended sick leave". news.com.au. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
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    "Ministers of the Crown (per GG2021S456)" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. 23 August 2021. p. 1-3.
  18. [18]
    "Fresh-faced minister to replace Somyurek ally". The Age. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  19. [19]
    "Women outnumber men in Victorian cabinet after outgoing minister replaced". The Age. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  20. [20]
    "Crisis Council Of Cabinet Set Up To Combat Coronavirus". Premier of Victoria. 3 April 2020.
  21. [21]
    "The Hon. James Merlino". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
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