There is just one candidate for the vacant cabinet post, but a large field is gathering in the battle for Jenny Mikakos' parliamentary seat.
Former trade union leader Ingrid Stitt will take the vacancy in Premier Daniel Andrews’ cabinet created by Saturday’s dramatic resignation of health minister Jenny Mikakos from Parliament.
The Premier was giving nothing away about his plans for his new ministry at his Sunday press conference, including the futures of Jobs Minister Martin Pakula and Police Minister Lisa Neville, whose roles were among those examined at the hotel quarantine inquiry.
While some MPs and unionists paid tribute to Ms Mikakos, party sources said there was no appetite for punishing the Premier for his actions. "We've been colleagues for a very long time and I have a great deal of respect for her," Mr Andrews said on Sunday. "I'm sorry for her and I'm saddened by this. I wish her well."Mr Andrews said he would not predict whom the left caucus would choose for the cabinet vacancy but said Ms Stitt would be an outstanding candidate
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