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Former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews is in a 'very bad way' following a reported medical episode late last year.
The 53-year-old was admitted to hospital suffering neurological issues and is understood to be in the midst of a prolonged rehabilitation as he battles with movement and speech difficulties.
He is, however, making slow and steady improvement, according to The Herald Sun.
Andrews was treated at Monash Medical Centre, in Melbourne's southeast, shortly before Christmas.
Since he retired from Victoria's top job in 2023, Andrews has kept largely out of the public eye.
He experienced intense scrutiny during his tenure for the strict Covid lockdown measures he ordered and Victoria's worsening debt situation.
However, when he failed to acknowledge the untimely death of his friend and Labor colleague Tim Picton last month, questions were raised about why Andrews did not so much as issue a statement.
Picton had been in a three-week coma before he died following a one-punch assault outside a Perth pub in January.
Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews (above with wife Cath) is reportedly in the midst of a prolonged rehabilitation following a medical episode late last year
Friends and colleagues in Andrews close circle have remained tight-lipped about his health.
One political source told the publication they have 'locked down information like Michael Schumacher's family', referencing the F1 legend who was left disabled after he suffered a skiing accident.
Andrews was last hospitalised in 2021 after he fell on a step while visiting a holiday house on the Mornington Peninsula.
He injured his back, broke his ribs and suffered respiratory issues, saying the painful fall had shocked him so much he feared for his life.
He ended up having to go to ICU and spent four months undergoing rehabilitation.
More to follow.
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