Victoria's newest minister will take charge of the state's workplace safety agenda as part of a cabinet reshuffle by Premier Dan Andrews. springst coronavirus covid19
Victoria's newest minister will take charge of the state's workplace safety agenda as part of a cabinet reshuffle that results in Attorney-General Jill Hennessy losing a portfolio and Deputy Premier James Merlino increasing his power., has been appointed to the ministry after the resignation on Saturday of health minister Jenny Mikakos. Ms Stitt will serve as Minister for Workplace Safety, a role previously held by Ms Hennessy.
"I know Ingrid Stitt will be an outstanding contributor to our cabinet, bringing her dedication to delivering safer workplaces and overseeing those critical early years for our youngest Victorians," he said. Mr Andrews said his deputy Mr Merlino would play a crucial role in implementing recommendations of the royal commission into Victoria's mental health system, which will deliver a final report next year.Mr Andrews said Mr Pearson would use his "drive and energy" to rebuild the creative sector as the state recovers from the deep pandemic-induced recession.Our weekly newsletter will deliver expert analysis of the race to the White House from our US correspondent Matthew Knott.
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