After a summertime of bushfires and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews now finds himself dealing with a catastrophe in his own political backyard.
Andrews the other day without delay sacked Upper House MP Adem Somyurek from his Cabinet post after the 9 Network aired derogatory comments Somyurek made about Gabrielle Williams, the Minister in charge of boosting respect and safety for women.
Somyurek likewise stands accused of industrial-scale branch stacking, and making use of ministerial personnel for factional activities, which he denies.
As far as political executions go, this was swift and well-orchestrated.
It has likewise cost Somyurek’s factional ally a senior function, with Assistant Treasurer Robin Scott resigning from Cabinet stating he would clear his name pointing out the political favourite that he did not want to be a “distraction” for the Government.
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