Premier Daniel Andrews reveals delay in return to parliament

Premier Dan Andrews has pushed back his return to work as he recuperates from the aftermath of a nasty fall, revealing more details of his recovery.

Daniel Andrews with his daughter, Grace, as he recovers from spinal injuries.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed he would not be back at work until June as he continues his recovery from spinal and rib injuries.

Mr Andrews said on Twitter he had received the best of care and that his daily walks had increased from 15 minutes to an hour a day.

The premier slipped and fell at a Mornington Peninsula holiday house in March.

He suffered five broken ribs and a compressed vertebra fracture and was treated in the Alfred Hospital.

The state government in March announced Mr Andrews would take leave for six weeks while he recovered from a serious spinal injury.

“My physio is also going well, but it’s clear I won’t be able to return to work before the State Budget in May,” he said.

The Premier thanked his deputy, James Merlino. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Andrew Henshaw

“The good news is my team of specialists are confident that I will be back in June.

“You only get one chance to properly recover from serious injuries and while it’s frustrating to be away from work, there is no alternative.

“We just have to wait until the ribs and spinal fracture have properly healed.’’

Mr Andrews thanked acting Premier James Merlino and said he would not return in time for next month’s state Budget.

He also posted a photo of himself wearing a body brace and smiling with teenage daughter Grace.

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