Daniel Andrews has defended the role of his Health Minister as a prominent health union calls for the resignation of Jenny Mikakos.
The Health Workers Union accused Ms Mikakos of “breathtaking incompetence” as senior ministers in the Victorian government claimed they were left in the dark about who made the decision to use private security guards in the state’s bungled hotel quarantine.
“All ministers are fully aware of the accountability for those matters that go on within their portfolio, Premier Andrews said during his COVID-19 briefing.
“I have confidence in all of my ministers or they wouldn’t be in my government.”
Mr Andrews said “all health unions” were engaged in all matters pertaining to the portfolio and claimed his Health Minister attended “most” meetings with unions.
“If there are any specific issues that need raising, need to be addressed, then I am very confident that the officials I have mentioned, and indeed, many more are focused on those things, he said.
“They have been focused on these issues for months and months.”
Victoria overnight recorded 12 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths.
