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Premier Daniel Andrews may be off for up to three months after injuring himself in a fall, leaving open the prospect of an extended political absence at the same time one of his most senior ministers, Police Minister Lisa Neville, is also on leave.
Mr Andrews remained in intensive care at The Alfred hospital on Wednesday in a stable condition under pain management.
Late on Wednesday night, the Premierâs Office said there was no âimmediateâ need for spinal surgery, according to clinicians at The Alfred.
A government source who spoke on condition of anonymity said there was still more than a 50 per cent chance Mr Andrews would need surgery, but that decision would be made closer to the weekend.
Dan Andrews mobility is greatly reduced and could be out of action for months
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