In the early afternoon on a glorious Spring day in Melbourne, Victoria’s 48th Premier made his announcement.

Needless to say, his brief, even muted monologue regarding his departure from politics, was all about himself.

On show, under the full glare of the media, was his raw political cunning, his arrogance, his lack of humility, and his total disregard for anyone beyond his inner circle of family, union hacks, political colleagues, and long-suffering staff.

Andrews has chosen to depart the position of Premier early and said that he has started to think more about life away from Spring Street.

Not that long ago he confided...