Premier Daniel Andrews has effectively ruled that Will Fowles will not return to the parliamentary Labor Party following allegations of assault.
Mr Fowles, the Member for Ringwood, agreed to step aside from the parliamentary Labor Party when asked by Mr Andrews over the weekend.
Daniel Andrews has given his strongest indication yet that Will Fowles will not be welcomed back following his resignation over an alleged assault. Picture: Facebook The 45-year-old said in a statement that he was shocked to learn of the allegation, and he expects to return to the Labor Party soon.
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