Resignation of the ‘humble staffer who maybe got a little bit ahead of himself’ hands Victorian premier need for cabinet reshuffle
. Whether it was Steve Bracks navigating a minority government in 1999, or Daniel Andrews during the pandemic, Pallas has been a trusted strategist and a steady hand for more than two decades., now faces her first dilemma without Pallas’ counsel after more than a year in the top job: who to replace him as treasurer.
Allan said Pallas was a friend of more than 25 years, who had one of the most difficult jobs during the Covid pandemic alongside the premier and health minister. She also made reference to his work to make wage theft a crime, introduce portable long service leave and establish an mRNA facility in Melbourne.
As of Friday’s budget update, Victoria’s net debt stands at $155.2bn, a huge rise from the $21.2bn debt Pallas inherited in 2014. It is forecast grow to $187.3bn by 2028. While it is up to Allan to appoint a new treasurer, several names have emerged as potential successors, including the assistant treasurer, Danny Pearson, the government services minister, Gabrielle Williams, and the deputy premier, Ben Carroll, who has previously expressed an interest.The Labor caucus will also need to elevate a new minister to cabinet, with Nick Staikos and Gary Maas among the candidates.
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