Second Andrews Ministry
The Second Andrews Ministry is the 70th ministry of the Government of Victoria. The Labor government, led by Premier Daniel Andrews and Deputy Premier James Merlino, was officially sworn in on 29 November 2018, following the party's second consecutive victory at the 2018 state election, which was held on 24 November 2018. At the time of its formation the ministry consisted of 22 ministers, eleven of whom were women, making it the first cabinet in Victoria's history to reach gender parity. To accommodate this change Philip Dalidakis was removed from his cabinet position, although his  work as a minister was praised by Andrews. Following the resignation of Gavin Jennings and the appointment of Ros Spence on 23 March 2020, the Cabinet became majority female. The Second Andrews Ministry succeeded the First Andrews Ministry. Changes. Gavin Jennings resigned from Parliament and the ministry on 23 March 2020. He was replaced in cabinet by Ros Spence. On 15 June 2020, Adem Somyurek was dismissed from the ministry due to alleged misconduct, with Robin Scott and Marlene Kairouz also resigning the next day. A reshuffle took place, bringing Shaun Leane, Danny Pearson and Natalie Hutchins into cabinet and  reassigning several portfolios. Hutchins was a minister in the First Andrews Ministry. On 26 September 2020, health minister Jenny Mikakos resigned as minister, following Premier Daniel Andrews stating in the board of inquiry into the hotel quarantine program, that he regarded Mikakos "accountable" for the program. Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley was sworn in as the new health minister later that day. A further reshuffle three days later on 29 September 2020 added Ingrid Stitt into the cabinet and the reassignment of some portfolios. On 16 December 2020, Jill Hennessy announced she would step down from the role of  Attorney-General effective immediately to spend more time with her family, but would stay in Parliament and recontest her seat at the 2022 election. She was replaced as Attorney-General by Jaclyn Symes. Mary-Anne Thomas was added to the cabinet and was appointed Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Agriculture. On 11 October 2021, Luke Donnellan resigned as minister, following the first day of the IBAC investigation Operation Watts. Donnellan claims that he never misused public funds but that he had previously breached party rules as Minister. He was replaced by Anthony Carbines on 6 December 2021. Crisis  Council of Cabinet, 2020–present. The Crisis Council of Cabinet was established on 3 April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It consists of the premier and seven ministers who were all sworn in via video conference.