Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalTransport Minister Gabrielle Williams has been named as interim premier of Victoria, as Ben Carroll and Sonya Kilkenny fight to take the top job on a permanent basis.Updated July 28, 2026 — 11:57am,first published 11:54amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon4:52Alonso impressed by Sydney-born teenVideo icon2:43Ministers meet ahead of a Labor spillVideo icon1:15‘Tell us where to look for her’: US TV show host issues emotional plea to mother’s kidnappersVideo icon1:51"Curveball" that could overtake Hird for Essendon jobAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe