James Merlino

2022 - 6 - 24

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Deputy premier James Merlino among senior Victorian Labor MPs ... (The Guardian)

Merlino and ministers Martin Foley, Lisa Neville and Martin Pakula could announce their retirements Friday.

Truly the work he has done in education has been quite extraordinary … he has a wonderful legacy to celebrate.” It is also expected the retiring MPs will be replaced in cabinet by members of their faction. Wynne is also expected to step down from cabinet. But they also must be met by more than words; they must be met with actions. “These sacrifices and service must be acknowledged and respected. “That is because it is this side of the house that has spent every day over the past seven-and-a-half years building that relationship and building that workforce.”

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Major blow for Daniel Andrews' government with James Merlino ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The Victorian government appears set for a cabinet reshuffle just five months before the state election.

“I am absolutely committed to the re-election of the Andrews government ... and I’ve got a lot of energy for the contest at the end of the year.” “I’m not going to play the rumour game,” he said on Tuesday. “I look forward to making a contribution to re-elect the Andrews Labor government via the seat of Albert Park,” he told reporters.

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Deputy premier among four senior Victorian ministers about to retire (The Age)

Four of the Victorian government's most senior ministers will announce their retirement from politics at the next election, joining two other ministers who ...

Andrews is part of the Socialist Left while Merlino is from the Right faction. Under Labor’s factional convention, the deputy comes from a different faction to the premier. Truly the work he has done in education has been quite extraordinary … he has a wonderful legacy to celebrate.” “Governments win or lose on their record and what they commit to do, and ... I can tell you I’m 100 per cent energised for the election.” Neville took a lengthy leave of absence last year after revealing she had been battling Crohn’s disease. The Labor Party has already lost several senior ministers over the past three years.

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Four senior ministers to retire at next election, including deputy ... (9News)

Four senior ministers are expected to announce their retirement from politics at this year's state election in Victoria, forcing a major cabinet reshuffle.

"James has been a wonderful friend and minister. The work he has done in education has been quite extraordinary." The ministers include; deputy premierJames Merlino, health minister Martin Foley, police minister Lisa Neville, and sport and tourism minister Martin Pakula.

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Statement From Premier On James Merlino (The National Tribune)

James Merlino – Deputy Premier, Minister for Education, Minister for Mental Health and Member for Monbulk – has advised me he will not seek.

James is a great campaigner because he is part of his local community, and he lives his Labor values every day. A year on, work is underway on 90 per cent of Royal Commission’s recommendations. Camps, sports and excursions funded for kids from lower-income families. In the last eight years, we’ve upgraded more than 1850 schools. Someone of conviction and compassion. A person of great integrity and ability, a person of principle and a politician who gets things done.

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Cabinet exodus to be immediate: Merlino, Foley, Neville and Pakula ... (The Age)

The process of reshuffling the cabinet and finding a new deputy for premier Daniel Andrews is underway after the four senior ministers confirmed their ...

Clay Lucasis a senior reporter, and has worked at The Age since 2005, covering urban affairs, transport, state and federal politics, workplace relations, aged care and the pandemic. “We often say that in Victoria, equality is not negotiable. A mental health practitioner in every government secondary school”. Free dental care for public school students. Camps, sports and excursions funded for kids from lower-income families. “While our government is often referred to as the Andrews Labor Government, nothing we’ve achieved in infrastructure, in health and education, in equality, in jobs and skills, in any area – would have been possible without the hard work, determination and leadership of the best deputy any premier could ever wish for,” Andrews said in a statement.

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Victoria loses four ministers in 15 minutes (New Zealand Herald)

Victoria's deputy premier, health minister, police minister and former attorney general have all announced they are leaving politics.

I'd like to think I'm not one of them. "I am no different. A rare combination." "I want to particularly thank Daniel who has been a great friend and support during my time in the Parliament. It has been a great honour and privilege to serve as a senior minister in his Cabinet since 2014." "And only after consulting with doctors, family and my friends, I have decided to not re-contest the seat of Bellarine in the 2022 state election. "A Premier who not only has the biggest and boldest ideas to improve the lives of Victorians, but the energy, capacity and grit to actually get it done.

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Live updates: Daniel Andrews says loss of James Merlino, Martin ... (ABC News)

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the loss of four ministers, including Deputy Premier James Merlino, offers a "critically important" chance to "refresh ...

"My kids are so excited that their Dad is retiring from politics. "On a very personal note, I will never be able to repay James for his loyalty, for his friendship, for his care and comfort to me. More recently, James has, of course, taken on responsibility for the implementation of Australia's first and only Royal Commission into mental health, acknowledging, as I do, that that system is broken, and that we need to do more and that we need to do better. "When we came to government, our school system was, in many respects, on its knees. "He is a person of courage and conviction. Each department has multiple ministers, but the coordinating minister is the most senior. "She's also always put her responsibility to the people of Bellarine and Victoria first. Here's a quick explainer: A political faction is like a party within a political party. A visitor economy only works when the Minister responsible for it has the energy and sense of urgency Martin is famous for. He listened to those sectors, worked with them, and gave them a voice in government. "Before he entered the Victorian Parliament, Martin had dedicated his career to protecting workers' rights. "I didn't get well to get out.

Statement on the retirement of James Merlino (AEU)

The Australian Education Union Victorian Branch acknowledges the significant contribution of Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, James Merlino to ...

We look forward to working with her on behalf of the teachers, principals and education support staff across early childhood, TAFE and public schools in Victoria,” Ms Peace said. AEU Victorian Branch President Meredith Peace thanked Minister Merlino for his service as Minister for Education over the last eight years. The Australian Education Union Victorian Branch acknowledges the significant contribution of Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, James Merlino to public education.

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