Media EXPERT ALERT
A new Premier for Victoria
La Trobe University experts are available to comment on the appointment of Jacinta Allan as the 49th Premier of Victoria after Daniel Andrews’ resignation yesterday.
Dr Kevin Brianton, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow
Political messaging, campaign tactics and media strategy.
Email: k.brianton@latrobe.edu.au M: 0407 830 163
The following can be attributed to Dr Brianton:
“The old saying is that under tall trees, mushrooms grow. It means that a strong leader often leads to a poor succession. The succession plan has been non-existent. In Victoria, there has been one successful transition from Henry Bolte to Rupert Hamer and that was in 1972. These were two different, but highly effective Premiers. In this case, the departure of Andrews will be a shot in the arm for the conservatives, and we can expect to see some floundering in the next ALP for the next few months.”
Ian Tulloch, Adjunct Research Fellow
Australian federal and state politics; regional politics; electoral politics; environmental and water politics; industrial relations/unions and politics.
Email: i.tulloch@latrobe.edu.au, Mobile: 0438 418 581
Dr Natalie McKenna
Lecturer in strategic communications, Department of Communication and Media
Social media and politics; personal branding of politicians; online identity; reputation through social media
Email: n.mckenna@latrobe.edu.au, Mobile: 0420 378 026
Adjunct Professor Tony Walker
Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow and Adjunct Professor, Communication and Media
Australian federal and state politics; foreign policy; democracy
Email: antonyhwalker@gmail.com, Mobile: 0416 258 776
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