WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
2 LOCAL MPs QUIT ■ Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio has quit Cabinet and will not contest the State Election in November. Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing has also resigned from Cabinet, and has indicated that she will leave Parliament. The shock political announcement follows the outing of Jacinta Allan as Premier, to be replaced by Niddrie MLA Ben Carroll. Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, the last serving member of Daniel
● Lily D’Ambrosio, Mill Park MLA
● Harriet Shing MLC
Andrews’s class of Cabinet and Health Minister Harriet Shing, a staunch ally of both Andrews and Allan, made their announcements on Thursday (July 30).
Mr Carroll said: “I want to thank my long-time colleagues – Lily D’Ambrosio and Harriet Shing – for their service over many years as they retire from the Min-
istry and at the end of the year, the Parliament. “Over many years of dedicated service, they have brought compassion, determination and a strong sense of purpose to their roles, delivering outcomes that have improved the lives of Victorians and strengthened the communities they represent.” Mr Carroll said Ms D’Ambrosio’s leadership has made Victoria a national leader in renewable energy, and laid the foundations for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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■ Dan Hogan - a local government executive with a history of middle level manager jobs at Melton, Brimbank and Kingston Councils - will become the next CEO of the City of Whittlesea. Mr Hogan starts at Whittlesea on Tuesday, September 1. This will be his first time as a CEO. Mr Hogan has most recently been the General Manager, Customer and Corporate Support at the City of Kingston, based at Moorabbin. Mr Hogan spent six years at the City of Melton, rising to Manager of Engagement and Advocacy. At Brimbank for four years, he was Director of Advocacy, Partnerships and Community Engagement Mr Hogan replaces Craig Lloyd, who moved to Joondalup, Western Australia, earlier this year. Whittlesea Mayor Cr Lawrie Cox said: "The appointment of Dan Hogan marks an exciting new chapter for the City of Whittlesea. “On behalf of Council, I congratulate Dan on his appointment. We look forward to working closely with him to deliver positive outcomes for our community. "I also thank Debbie Wood, Director of Infrastructure and Environment, for her outstanding leadership as Acting Chief Executive Officer. Her strategic and collaborative approach has ensured a smooth transition as we welcome our new CEO."
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