The vote of no confidence against Shane Patton made his position untenable, and with more than 70 per cent of the workforce against him, the Allan government had no choice but to act fast.
Labor has declared victory in Werribee — retaining the seat it has held since 1979 — but a huge swing against the government has sent shockwaves through the ALP.
Labor is set to cling on to the seat of Werribee after Saturday’s by-election but a peak council body says its poor result amid the rise of independents and minor parties shows fed-up Victorians are turning their backs on the government.
Labor is expected to hold onto its Werribee seat by the skin of its teeth as the shock results of the by-election roll in.
The Allan government will throw cash at hiring social media influencers to spruik the Metro Tunnel — some $4bn over budget — when it opens later this year.
Police have begun voting on a no-confidence motion against Chief Commissioner Shane Patton in a bid to force a recruitment campaign for his job instead of handing him a second term.
Whistleblowers have lifted the lid on Ambulance Victoria’s toxic culture, with paramedics concerned “the service is crumbling” and lives are being put at risk.
While some Liberals are revelling in the collapse of Labor’s vote in its heartland, the voter phenomenon known as “double haters” is a sobering reminder of the enormous challenge they still face.
A group of Labor MPs are set to confront the Premier with a list of demands after the massive swing against the government in the Werribee by-election.
Labor has copped a resounding vote of no confidence. If it’s replicated statewide at next year’s election, the party will be obliterated from the treasury benches.
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