Victoria's newly appointed premier, Jacinta Allan, has embarked on her first day in office.

Ms Allan was elected unopposed by the Labor party, following a tense caucus meeting during which Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, briefly considered a bid for the premiership.

It all comes after ex-premier Daniel Andrews announced his resignation. 

Addressing the issue of gender in leadership, Ms Allan has expressed her hope that she will be evaluated based on her actions, deeds and words rather than gender-based expectations. 

Parliament is set to reconvene on October 3, and Ms Allan has committed to a proactive start, reaffirming several key policies promised during the 2022 state election. 

These policies include the ambitious goal of building 80,000 homes annually over the next decade to address housing concerns.

Additionally, Ms Allan acknowledged the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, signalling her intent to engage in discussions regarding a Treaty.

While the exact composition of Ms Allan's cabinet remains uncertain, it is expected to undergo adjustments due to Mr Andrews' departure and the introduction of MP Vicki Ward. 

Notably, Ben Carroll secured the position of deputy premier despite his previous challenge for the premiership, with the party presenting a united front in support of the new premier.

Treasurer Tim Pallas, who did not secure the deputy premier role, expressed support for the decision, saying he intends to present the state's tenth budget in approximately nine months' time.

Opposition Leader John Pesutto says he is taking a “wait and see” approach to Ms Allan's premiership, urging transparency and a focus on integrity and ethics in government. 

The United Firefighters Union welcomed M. Allan's leadership as an opportunity for a fresh start and expressed hope for increased investment in fire services, moving away from internal disputes.