Seats won and lost is the only calculus that mattered to Daniel Andrews and to a dwindling group of government MPs who believe that staying in power covers all manner of sins.

The new premier’s claim to respect other people’s money can’t be taken seriously in light of his decision to continue with the multi-billion dollar SRL.

Seats won and lost is the only calculus that mattered to Daniel Andrews and to a dwindling group of government MPs who believe that staying in power covers all manner of sins.