Daniel Andrews | |
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 Andrews in 2018 | |
| 48th Premier of Victoria | |
| In office 4 December 2014 – 27 September 2023 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Governor | |
| Deputy | |
| Preceded by | Denis Napthine |
| Succeeded by | Jacinta Allan |
| 17th Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria | |
| In office 3 December 2010 – 27 September 2023 | |
| Deputy | |
| Preceded by | John Brumby |
| Succeeded by | Jacinta Allan |
| Leader of the Opposition in Victoria | |
| In office 3 December 2010 – 4 December 2014 | |
| Premier | |
| Deputy | |
| Preceded by | Ted Baillieu |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Guy |
| Minister for Health | |
| In office 3 August 2007 – 2 December 2010 | |
| Premier | John Brumby |
| Preceded by | Bronwyn Pike |
| Succeeded by | David Davis |
| Minister for Gaming | |
| In office 1 December 2006 – 3 August 2007 | |
| Premier | Steve Bracks |
| Preceded by | John Pandazopoulos |
| Succeeded by | Tony Robinson |
| Minister for Consumer Affairs | |
| In office 1 December 2006 – 3 August 2007 | |
| Premier | Steve Bracks |
| Preceded by | Marsha Thomson |
| Succeeded by | Tony Robinson |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Mulgrave | |
| In office 20 November 2002 – 27 September 2023 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Eden Foster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Michael Andrews 6 July 1972 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse |
Catherine Kesik (m. 1998) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Monash University (BA) |
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| Website | www |
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Daniel Michael Andrews AC (born 6 July 1972) is an Australian former politician who served as the 48th premier of Victoria from 2014 to 2023. He held office as the leader of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) from 2010 and was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the district of Mulgrave from 2002 until his resignation in 2023. Andrews is the longest-serving Labor premier and the fourth-most-tenured premier in Victorian state history.
He entered the Bracks Ministry in 2006, serving as the Minister for Consumer Affairs. The following year he was later appointed Minister for Health in the Brumby Ministry until the defeat of the government at the 2010 election by Ted Baillieu. Whilst in opposition, Andrews was elected Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria, and became Leader of the Opposition.
After one term in opposition, Andrews led Labor to victory in the 2014 election. He was sworn in Premier in December of that year. He led his party to an increased majority of ten seats in the lower house during the 2018 election,[1][2] and to a third landslide victory at the 2022 election again increasing the party's majority in the house.[3] Significant historical events during Andrews's time as premier included the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season and the COVID-19 pandemic.
He is regarded a prominent figure among progressive politicians in Australia.[4] Major accomplishments of the Andrews Government included the 'Big Build' infrastructure projects, rental law reforms, voluntary assisted dying, legalisation of medicinal cannabis, adoption reforms, sex work decriminalisation, first nations treaties, safe injection rooms, compensation reform for victims of institutionalised child-sex abuse, and the introduction of exclusion zones for protests outside abortion clinics.[5][6] Major political liabilities during his time as premier included the red shirts scandal,[7][8] public housing tower lockdowns,[9][10][11] and rising public debt.[12]
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- ^ Smethurst, Annika (17 February 2023). "Bronze Age: How do Dan Andrews' 3000 days as premier measure up?". The Age. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Eddie, Rachel (4 May 2023). "Richmond safe injecting room made permanent after late-night vote". The Age. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Henriques-Gomes, Luke (4 August 2018). "'Red Shirts' scandal could rip through Victorian Labor's election plans". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Kolovos, Benita (27 July 2022). "'Time to end this debate': ombudsman finds no evidence Daniel Andrews facilitated Victorian Labor's 'red shirts' scheme". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Vic govt not sorry for tower lockdown despite payments". The Canberra Times. 24 July 2023. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Silva, Kristian (24 July 2023). "Melbourne public housing tower residents agree to $5m COVID lockdown settlement". ABC News. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Eddie, Rachel (28 September 2022). "Ombudsman renews call for government apology to public housing tenants". The Age. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Smethurst, Annika (18 May 2023). "The Andrews government can build, but can it dig its way out of debt?". The Age. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.