Sky News Australia Political Editor Andrew Clennell has revealed the sensational tale of how he heard about Daniel Andrews' departure as Victorian Premier before the formal announcement.
stepping down from the state's top jobThe 51-year-old is the longest-serving Labor Premier of Victoria and has held the seat of Mulgrave in Melbourne's south-west since 2002.
He said the source, who was not on the Labor side of politics, had just attended a 900-guest lunch at one of Melbourne's ritziest sports venues where a media giant spilled the beans. "Which is such an extraordinary Melbourne thing to happen, but it happened," he added with a chuckle. Clennell described Mr Andrews' resignation as a"historic day" in politics and looked back on the outgoing Premier's three election victories.
Weighing in on his next potential career move, Clennell speculated that Mr Andrews' might be transitioning into the private sector. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Mr Andrews said resigning was"not an easy decision" but"when it's time, it's time".
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