Daniel Andrews Resigns From Politics, Announces Departure
Daniel Andrews has announced his surprise resignation as premier of Victoria and will quit politics tomorrow.
“Today, I will again visit Government House and resign as premier and member for Mulgrave, effective 5 p.m. tomorrow,” he told reporters.
“It’s not an easy decision because as much as we’ve achieved together there’s so much more to do.
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“But when it’s time, it’s time.”
Mr. Andrews has served as Victoria’s premier for nine years, which he called an “honour and privilege” and a “good run.”
He said the only way he knew how to do the job was to let it “consume” his life, dubbing himself “worse than a workaholic.”
“Every waking moment is about the work and that takes a toll,” he said.
“The moment you are not comfortable with that decision for you and the people you love, you have to step away.”
Mr. Andrews said the party caucus will meet at midday tomorrow to determine his successor.
