Four Labor MPs have been promoted to the Victorian government's ministry, with one of the incoming ministers defending her past support of disgraced CFMEU head John Setka.

Ms Allan was sworn in as 49th premier of Victoria on Wednesday after a tense caucus battle with Ben Carroll, who also put his hand up to lead the Victorian Labor Party. Jacinta Allan unveils her new ...

The 52-year-old minister replaces Gayle Tierney, who retains the regional development portfolio in Premier Jacinta Allan’s first cabinet. Ms Spence also gains the community sport and volunteers ...