‘Where is the Premier?’: Allan blas ted after shock ousting of Victoria’s top c op

Email Opposition Leader Brad Battin has lashed Jacinta Allan for not fronting the media after a crushing vote of no confidence in Chief Commissioner Shane Patton — saying the top cop is a “fall guy” for the government’s failings on crime.

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