The final vote to extend Victoria's state of emergency powers took place just before 2am, with 20 MPs voting in favour and 19 against.
Others were scathing of her response, questioning the Health Minister on what would happen if a vaccine never became available.
The compromise deal, brokered by Ms Patten, grants a one-off extension for six months, not the permanent 12-month legislative change the government had initially sought. It drew criticism from Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien who accused the Greens and Labor of working together to prolong the lockdown.
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