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Rating: C (50/100)Australian Labor Party · Mulgrave · State
Former Premier of Victoria (2014–2023)
Daniel Andrews — Investigation Brief
Subject Profile
Daniel Andrews — Former Premier of Victoria (2014–2023).
Party: Australian Labor Party
Electorate/Jurisdiction: Mulgrave
Accountability Rating: C
(50/100)
Born 6 July 1972, Melbourne. Educated Monash University (BA), RMIT (grad dip business). Worked as electorate officer to Alan Griffin MP before entering Victorian Parliament as Member for Mulgrave in 2002. Became Leader of the Opposition in 2010 after defeating the Baillieu government. Won the 2014 state election, re-elected 2018 with increased majority, re-elected 2022. Resigned 27 September 2023 — the longest-serving Victorian Labor Premier. His tenure is defined by the Big Build infrastructure
Pattern Analysis
Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'): 10 roles, multiple appointments under Tim Pallas, Luke Donnellan. Pattern suggests patronage.
Revolving Door: 10 government roles held: Secretary for Health in the Steve Bracks → Electorate Officer → Member for Mulgrave → Parliamentary Secretary for Health → Minister for Gaming → Minister for Gaming / Consumer Affairs / → Minister for Health in the John Brumby L → Leader of the Opposition → Premier of Victoria → Premier of Victoria
Multiple Critical Conflicts: 2 critical-severity conflicts of interest documented.
Key Appointments (10)
— Jan 1999 to ?
— Jan 1999 to Nov 2002
— Nov 2002 to Sep 2023
— Dec 2002 to Nov 2006
— Jan 2006 to ?
— Nov 2006 to Dec 2010
— Jan 2007 to ?
— Dec 2010 to Dec 2014
— Nov 2014 to Sep 2023
— Dec 2014 to Sep 2023
Accountability Record (31 items)
Key Concerns (12)
‘None too soon’: IBAC to release corruption report into Daniel Andrews before state election - Sky News Australia
‘None too soon’: IBAC to release corruption report into Daniel Andrews before state election Sky News Australia
[Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT] ‘None too soon’: IBAC to release corruption report into Daniel Andrews before state election - Sky News Australia
‘None too soon’: IBAC to release corruption report into Daniel Andrews before state election Sky News Australia
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Source: Google News
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‘Lied to every Victorian’: Labor’s Commonwealth Games narrative branded ‘pure fiction’ after investigation - Sky News Australia
‘Lied to every Victorian’: Labor’s Commonwealth Games narrative branded ‘pure fiction’ after investigation Sky News Australia
[Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] ‘Lied to every Victorian’: Labor’s Commonwealth Games narrative branded ‘pure fiction’ after investigation - Sky News Australia
‘Lied to every Victorian’: Labor’s Commonwealth Games narrative branded ‘pure fiction’ after investi
Source: Google News
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Initiated knife crime framework — now consulting for major donor Pratt
As Premier, Andrews initiated the knife crime legislative framework that led to the Allan government's machete ban. Post-resignation, Andrews was hired as a consultant by Anthony Pratt (Visy) at ~$100K/year. Pratt is Australia's largest political donor ($11M+ over a decade to both major parties). Scott Morrison was hired on similar terms. The $42.5M Coolaroo recycling facility involved Victorian g
Source: Media reporting / AEC disclosure data
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Commonwealth Games 2026 — CANCELLED
Andrews cancelled the 2026 Commonwealth Games after costs spiralled beyond $7 billion.
$380M+ in cancellation costs. Regional communities lost promised venues and infrastructure.
Source: Premier's Press Conference
Reduce energy bills by $250 per household
2022 election promise to cut Victorian household energy bills.
Energy bills rose. Treasury modelling showed reduction only from rebates, not structural reform.
Source: 2022 ALP Platform
Deliver the Commonwealth Games 2026
Won hosting rights for 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria.
Cancelled July 2023. Cost estimates spiralled from $2.6B to $7B+. $380M+ in cancellation costs. Regional Victoria lost promised infrastructure investment.
Source: Premier's announcement
No new taxes — BROKEN
Despite explicit 2014 promise, Andrews government introduced multiple new taxes and levies.
Mental health levy, COVID debt levy (combined ~$4.7B/year). Plus windfall gains tax, land tax surcharge. Victoria now has the highest tax burden of any state.
Source: Victorian Budget 2021-22
Transparency on pandemic decisions — BROKEN
Pandemic transparency promise broken: hotel quarantine decision-maker never identified, modelling withheld, FOI requests blocked.
The Coate inquiry could not determine who made the decision to use private security. This is the most basic accountability question and it went permanently unanswered.
Source: Coate Board of Inquiry Final Report
Full transparency on pandemic decisions
Promised full transparency about decisions made during the pandemic.
Hotel quarantine inquiry could not determine who made key decisions. Modelling was not released. FOI requests were resisted or heavily redacted.
Source: Premier's Press Conference
Build the Suburban Rail Loop
2018 election promise: a 90km orbital rail line connecting every major line from the airport to Cheltenham.
Original TEI: $50B. Now estimated at $125-200B+. No business case published before election. Announced at a press conference, not through Infrastructure Victoria or Infrastructure Australia.
Source: 2018 ALP Platform
No new taxes or tax increases
2014 election commitment that Labor would not introduce new taxes or increase existing taxes.
Broken. Introduced: COVID debt levy, mental health levy, windfall gains tax, land tax surcharge increases, payroll tax surcharges. Victoria became the highest-taxing state.
Source: 2014 Election Campaign
Controversy (from Wikipedia)
Daniel Michael Andrews (born 6 July 1972) is an Australian former politician who served as the 48th premier of Victoria from 2014 to 2023 and the leader of the Victorian Labor Party from 2010 to 2023. He was the member of the Legislative Assembly (MP) for the district of Mulgrave from 2002 to 2023. Andrews is the longest-serving Labor premier and the fourth-longest-serving premier in Victorian sta
Source: Wikipedia
— [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Andrews...](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Andrews)
Conflicts of Interest (20)
[ALLEGED] Transurban Group linked to contractor Transurban
Associate Transurban Group has a name match with contractor Transurban. This associate is connected to Daniel Andrews. Requires verification.
Evidence: Auto-detected contractor-associate name match
[ALLEGED] Zed Seselja's org Treasury and Finance is a grant recipient
Associate Zed Seselja has career ties to Treasury and Finance, which matches grant recipient 'Government of South Australia Department of Treasury and Finance'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match
[ALLEGED] Yorick Piper's org Victorian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Yorick Piper has career ties to Victorian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Victorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match
[ALLEGED] Appointed during Tim Pallas's tenure
Daniel Andrews was appointed to 'Premier of Victoria' (starting 2014-12-04) while Tim Pallas served as 'Assistant Secretary of the ACTU and as Chief of Staff to Premier of Victoria Steve Bracks' (1998-01-01 – present). Potential patronage — requires investigation.
Evidence: Auto-detected career overlap (same jurisdiction)
[ALLEGED] Appointed during Luke Donnellan's tenure
Daniel Andrews was appointed to 'Minister for Health in the John Brumby Labor government' (starting 2007-01-01) while Luke Donnellan served as 'Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports by Premier Daniel Andrews' (2006-01-01 – present). Potential patronage appointment — requires investigation.
Evidence: Auto-detected career overlap
[ALLEGED] Brian Houston's org Andrew Evans is a grant recipient
Associate Brian Houston has career ties to Andrew Evans, which matches grant recipient 'ANDREW EVANS'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match
[ALLEGED] Ben Davis's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Ben Davis held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected career-contractor overlap
[ALLEGED] John Holland Group / CCCC linked to contractor John Holland
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has a name match with contractor John Holland. This associate is connected to Daniel Andrews. Requires verification.
Evidence: Auto-detected contractor-associate name match
[ALLEGED] John Holland Group / CCCC's role at CPB Contractors links to contractor CPB Contractors
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC held the role 'Connection to CPB Contractors' at CPB Contractors, which matches contractor CPB Contractors. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected career-contractor overlap
[ALLEGED] John Holland Group / CCCC matches donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' ($190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches))
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC name-matches political donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' who donated $190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches) (2000-2010). This associate is connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected donor-associate name match
[ALLEGED] John Holland Group / CCCC's org CPB Contractors is a grant recipient
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has career ties to CPB Contractors, which matches grant recipient 'CPB CONTRACTORS PTY LIMITED'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match
[ALLEGED] Ben Davis's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Ben Davis has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match
[ALLEGED] Linda Hurley's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Linda Hurley held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected career-contractor overlap
[ALLEGED] Linda Hurley's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Linda Hurley has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match
[ALLEGED] Pat Dodson's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Pat Dodson has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match
[ALLEGED] Tim Ayres's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Tim Ayres has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match
[CRITICAL] CFMEU relationship during Big Build delivery
Andrews maintained a close relationship with the CFMEU, the dominant union on Big Build worksites, despite mounting evidence of corruption. The CFMEU donated heavily to the ALP. Andrews' Big Build delivery model gave the CFMEU enormous power over project sites. The Watson Special Commission later found systemic corruption including standover tactics, secondary boycotts, and coercion.
Evidence: Watson Special Commission into CFMEU
[CRITICAL] Hotel quarantine — private security contracts
Private security firms were contracted for hotel quarantine despite ADF personnel being offered by the Commonwealth. No minister or department accepted responsibility for the decision. The security failures caused Victoria's second wave and 801 deaths. The contracts were not subject to normal procurement scrutiny.
Evidence: Coate Board of Inquiry into Hotel Quarantine
[HIGH] Red Shirts — parliamentary funds misused for campaign
The Victorian Ombudsman found $388,000 of parliamentary funds were misused to pay campaign staff ('Red Shirts') during the 2014 election that brought Andrews to power. The ALP repaid the money but no individuals were prosecuted.
Evidence: Victorian Ombudsman — Red Shirts Investigation
[HIGH] East-West Link cancellation — $1.3B compensation
Andrews cancelled the East-West Link immediately after the 2014 election despite signed contracts, costing taxpayers $1.3 billion in compensation. He had promised during the campaign that cancellation would cost 'not one dollar'. The promise was false.
Evidence: Victorian Auditor-General
Network Connections (44)
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Open Questions (17 items requiring verification)
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Social Media Intelligence
992 tweets archived and analysed.
15 COVID-related tweets identified and tagged.
Evidence Index
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CFMEU relationship during Big Build delivery
Andrews maintained a close relationship with the CFMEU, the dominant union on Big Build worksites, despite mounting evidence of corruption. The CFMEU donated heavily to the ALP. Andrews' Big Build delivery model gave the CFMEU enormous power over project sites. The Watson Special Commission later found systemic corruption including standover tactics, secondary boycotts, and coercion.
Hotel quarantine — private security contracts
Private security firms were contracted for hotel quarantine despite ADF personnel being offered by the Commonwealth. No minister or department accepted responsibility for the decision. The security failures caused Victoria's second wave and 801 deaths. The contracts were not subject to normal procurement scrutiny.
Red Shirts — parliamentary funds misused for campaign
The Victorian Ombudsman found $388,000 of parliamentary funds were misused to pay campaign staff ('Red Shirts') during the 2014 election that brought Andrews to power. The ALP repaid the money but no individuals were prosecuted.
East-West Link cancellation — $1.3B compensation
Andrews cancelled the East-West Link immediately after the 2014 election despite signed contracts, costing taxpayers $1.3 billion in compensation. He had promised during the campaign that cancellation would cost 'not one dollar'. The promise was false.
Appointed during Tim Pallas's tenure
Daniel Andrews was appointed to 'Premier of Victoria' (starting 2014-12-04) while Tim Pallas served as 'Assistant Secretary of the ACTU and as Chief of Staff to Premier of Victoria Steve Bracks' (1998-01-01 – present). Potential patronage — requires investigation.
Brian Houston's org Andrew Evans is a grant recipient
Associate Brian Houston has career ties to Andrew Evans, which matches grant recipient 'ANDREW EVANS'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
John Holland Group / CCCC linked to contractor John Holland
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has a name match with contractor John Holland. This associate is connected to Daniel Andrews. Requires verification.
John Holland Group / CCCC's role at CPB Contractors links to contractor CPB Contractors
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC held the role 'Connection to CPB Contractors' at CPB Contractors, which matches contractor CPB Contractors. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
John Holland Group / CCCC matches donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' ($190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches))
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC name-matches political donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' who donated $190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches) (2000-2010). This associate is connected to Daniel Andrews.
John Holland Group / CCCC's org CPB Contractors is a grant recipient
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has career ties to CPB Contractors, which matches grant recipient 'CPB CONTRACTORS PTY LIMITED'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Ben Davis's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Ben Davis held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Ben Davis's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Ben Davis has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Linda Hurley's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Linda Hurley held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Linda Hurley's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Linda Hurley has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Pat Dodson's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Pat Dodson has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Tim Ayres's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Tim Ayres has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Transurban Group linked to contractor Transurban
Associate Transurban Group has a name match with contractor Transurban. This associate is connected to Daniel Andrews. Requires verification.
Zed Seselja's org Treasury and Finance is a grant recipient
Associate Zed Seselja has career ties to Treasury and Finance, which matches grant recipient 'Government of South Australia Department of Treasury and Finance'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Yorick Piper's org Victorian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Yorick Piper has career ties to Victorian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Victorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing'. Connected to Daniel Andrews.
Appointed during Luke Donnellan's tenure
Daniel Andrews was appointed to 'Minister for Health in the John Brumby Labor government' (starting 2007-01-01) while Luke Donnellan served as 'Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports by Premier Daniel Andrews' (2006-01-01 – present). Potential patronage appointment — requires investigation.
Mixed (2)
Broken / Failed (12)
| Connection | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Downer | Business Connection | Shared organisational connection: who. Both Daniel Andrews and Alexander Downer have documented ties to these organisations. |
| Julia Gillard | Business Connection | Shared organisational connection: who. Both Daniel Andrews and Julia Gillard have documented ties to these organisations. |
| Julie Inman Grant | Business Connection | Shared organisational connection: who. Both Daniel Andrews and Julie Inman Grant have documented ties to these organisations. |
| Yorick Piper | Business Connection | Shared organisational connection: big build, cfmeu. Both Yorick Piper and Daniel Andrews have documented ties. |
| Kevin Rudd | Business Connection | Shared organisational connection: who. Both Daniel Andrews and Kevin Rudd have documented ties to these organisations. |
| Tim Pallas | Faction / Ally | Treasurer throughout Andrews' entire premiership. Oversaw the fiscal expansion from $22B to $171B projected debt. |
| Jacinta Allan | Faction / Ally | Deputy Premier and Transport Minister under Andrews. Inherited the Big Build, debt, and CFMEU crisis. Closest political ally. |
| Gavin Jennings | Faction / Ally | Same party (Australian Labor Party), overlapping terms. |
| Bridget Vallence | Other | Name appears in Bridget Vallence's profile. Context: "worked across australian, asi ## pattern analysis **serial appointments ('jobs for the boys'):** 9 roles, multiple appointments under anthony albanese, tim pallas, scott morrison, daniel andrews, luke donnellan, jacinta allan." |
| Claire Chandler | Other | Name appears in Claire Chandler's profile. Context: "com/rss/articles/cbmi3afbvv95cuxoqmjonepkyvjqtehhq0tbwnllq2jvx0etqtnxrejkltdntwx0suxxzfvhywphetlfcnbtunhjrzrycvd6rkwzmmpfddrnsf9jbefneknpcc03rmvkc0hxullprxo0cuvvrev1rufvrmxlcxvhver) ## conflicts of interest (2) ### [alleged] appointed during luke donnellan's tenure claire chandler was appoint" |
| Dan Repacholi | Other | Name appears in Dan Repacholi's profile. Context: "international shooting ## pattern analysis **serial appointments ('jobs for the boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under anthony albanese, tim pallas, scott morrison, daniel andrews, luke donnellan." |
| Jeroen Weimar | Other | Name appears in Jeroen Weimar's profile. Context: "he is best known in the australian state of victoria for his leader ## pattern analysis **serial appointments ('jobs for the boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under anthony albanese, tim pallas, scott morrison, … |
| Joel Fitzgibbon | Other | Name appears in Joel Fitzgibbon's profile. Context: "his retirement and the coal/climate tension he embodied set the stage for repacholi's selection as a working coal miner who could credibly represent the electorate's coal interests while staying on-si ## pattern analysis … |
| Pat Conroy | Other | Name appears in Pat Conroy's profile. Context: "## pattern analysis **serial appointments ('jobs for the boys'):** 3 roles, multiple appointments under scott morrison, luke donnellan, daniel andrews, tim pallas." |
| Peter Dutton | Other | Name appears in Peter Dutton's profile. Context: "## pattern analysis **serial appointments ('jobs for the boys'):** 11 roles, multiple appointments under anthony albanese, tim pallas, scott morrison, daniel andrews, luke donnellan." |
| Scott Morrison | Other | Mentioned in Daniel Andrews's intelligence data. Context: "Scott Morrison was hired on similar terms." |
| Aaron Violi | Other | Mentioned in Aaron Violi's intelligence data. Context: "Pre-politics career: Yarra Valley Snack F ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 9 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan, Jacinta Allan." |
| David Pocock | Other | Mentioned in David Pocock's intelligence data. Context: "Arrested in 2014 for chaining himself to mining equipment at Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek coal m ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim … |
| James Paterson | Other | Mentioned in James Paterson's intelligence data. Context: "Pre-politics career dominated by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), where he served as a ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 13 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, … |
| Bill Gates | Other | Mentioned in Bill Gates's intelligence data. Context: "Connection: Bill Gates & Daniel Andrews — Martin McKenzie-Murray The story of Daniel Andrews - The Saturday Paper News article documenting connection between Bill Gates and Daniel Andrews." |
| Adem Somyurek | Other | Mentioned in Adem Somyurek's Wikipedia article. Context: "In his third term (2010–2014) Somyurek was promoted into the Shadow Ministry of the Daniel Andrews-led Labor opposition." |
| Aaron Violi | Other | Connection confirmed by 2 news article(s). Headlines: Maroondah Hospital set to open new priority primary care cen | Liberal candidate DEFENDS Scott Morrison's trip to Hawaii - |
| Luba Grigorovitch | Other | Mentioned in Luba Grigorovitch's Wikipedia article. Context: "The wedding was attended by many of Victoria's political, business, and union elite, including Premier Daniel Andrews, Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll, union leader John Setka, and Alan Tudge M." |
| Bronwyn Pike | Other | Connection confirmed by 5 news article(s). Headlines: Pike resigns from Parliament - Australian Broadcasting Corpo | Bronwyn piked on Melbourne, now the Greens are set to swoop | Public boards stacked with Labor mates - Herald Sun |
| Gina Rinehart | Other | Connection confirmed by 13 news article(s). Headlines: How Netball Australia is already filling the $15m hole left | Rinehart backs coast-to-coast Games bid - The Australian | Gina Rinehart’s solution to Australia’s Commonwealth Games d |
| Marcia Langton | Other | Connection confirmed by 5 news article(s). Headlines: Prominent Australians call out antisemitism - ABC listen - A | Sayers, Andrews, Frydenberg: Melbourne who’s who celebrate A | How to fix Australia's 'housing mess' - ABC listen - Austral |
| Dan Andrews | Other | Mentioned in Dan Andrews's Wikipedia article. Context: "Ending ambulance dispute Shortly after his taking office in 2014, Daniel Andrews ended the pay dispute with ambulance paramedics, which had started with the previous government." |
| Pat Dodson | Other | Connection confirmed by 2 news article(s). Headlines: ‘It was a barbecue’: Nothing inappropriate about billionaire | Outrage at children locked in solitary confinement for 22 ho |
| Mark Butler | Other | Connection confirmed by 12 news article(s). Headlines: Sky News Australia. . Opposition Leader Sussan Ley discusses | newsGP - Health reform an ‘urgent priority’: Premiers’ new y | Sky News Australia. . Opposition Leader Sussan Ley discusses |
| Noel Pearson | Other | Connection confirmed by 2 news article(s). Headlines: Sayers, Andrews, Frydenberg: Melbourne who’s who celebrate A | Lidia Thorpe welcomes Australia Day parade cancellation in V |
| Transurban Group | Other | Connection confirmed by 3 news article(s). Headlines: Vic tunnel expected to open later in 2023 - 9News | Transurban’s $45bn ‘cash cow’ deal revealed - Herald Sun | Premier propels Good Friday Appeal to record $18.2m tally - |
| Bike Boy | Other | Both mentioned in news: "Daniel Andrews claims Bike Boy demanded $550,000 in new lawsuit - AFR" |
| Martin Foley | Other | Mentioned in Martin Foley's intelligence data. Context: "Appointed Health Minister as Mikakos resigned over hotel quarantine On 26 September 2020, Jenny Mikakos resigned as Victorian Minister for Health, citing her disagreement with Premier Daniel Andrews's characterisation of her role in … |
| Paul Keating | Other | Mentioned in Paul Keating's intelligence data. Context: "Headlines: What drives Daniel Andrews? • Tim Colebatch - insidestory." |
| Professor Brett Sutton | Other | Connection confirmed by 22 news article(s). Headlines: 'We never want to do that again': Brett Sutton on the lesson | Brett Sutton’s stunning lockdown admission can’t be swept as | ‘Probably never necessary’: Sutton’s shock confession on Cov |
| Anthony Albanese | Other | Mentioned together in Wikipedia article. Context: "Prime minister Anthony Albanese said he was "surprised by the date of the resignation" and praised Andrews's career and character." |
| Anthony Carbines | Other | Name appears in Anthony Carbines's profile. Context: "" |
| Brett Sutton | Other | Name appears in Brett Sutton's profile. Context: "- **daniel andrews** (other): wikipedia article links to daniel andrews's article." |
| David Hurley | Other | Name appears in David Hurley's profile. Context: "" |
| Jenny Mikakos | Other | Name appears in Jenny Mikakos's profile. Context: "publicly accused daniel andrews of misleading the coate board of inquiry." |
| Luke Donnellan | Other | Name appears in Luke Donnellan's profile. Context: "" |
| Andrew Hastie | Other | Name appears in Andrew Hastie's profile. Context: "## pattern analysis **serial appointments ('jobs for the boys'):** 8 roles, multiple appointments under anthony albanese, tim pallas, scott morrison, daniel andrews, luke donnellan, jacinta allan." |
| Catherine Andrews | Spouse | Married. Catherine Andrews maintained a relatively low public profile. |
| John Setka | Union Connection | Andrews maintained a close working relationship with the CFMEU and Setka throughout his premiership. The CFMEU was the dominant union on Big Build worksites. Andrews initially called for Setka's resignation from the ALP in 2019 after his criminal conviction, but … |
Assessment
Private Sector Resume
Daniel Andrews has 4 years of private sector experience against 21 years in politics. The private sector experience provides some foundation, but 21 years of political culture may have eroded commercial instincts.
2 critical conflicts of interest documented. Any employer conducting due diligence would find these.
3 broken promises on record. In the private sector, this track record would make contract negotiations difficult.