Victoria’s ministerial newcomers will be sworn in at Government House after being unveiled on the weekend as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled a new-look frontbench on Saturday and crowned a new deputy premier as the government gears up for the November state election.
Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan is James Merlino’s replacement as deputy premier, after he stepped down on Friday along with three other senior members of Cabinet.
Health Minister Martin Foley, Jobs Minister Martin Pakula and Police Minister Lisa Neville are the other departees.
Speaker Colin Brooks’ chair will be filled by Deputy Speaker Maree Edwards, while Lizzie Blandthorn, Steve Dimopoulos, Sonya Kilkenny and Harriet Shing have been elected by caucus to take up new roles….