New Victorian premier Daniel Andrews sworn in

New Premier Daniel Andrews has signed his oath of office at Government House.

Mr Andrews was sworn in before Governor Alex Chernov this morning, to applause.

His wife Catherine and three young children watched on.

Mr Andrews' ministry is now being sworn in, with deputy leader James Merlino named minister for education.

Tim Pallas has been appointed treasurer, continuing on from the role he served in opposition.

Newly appointed minister Jane Garrett will look after the portfolios of emergency services, consumer affairs, gaming and liquor regulation.

Jill Hennessy will be in charge of health and ambulance services.

The state's top lawmaker will be Martin Pakula, who was appointed attorney general and minister for racing, both portfolios he served in while in opposition.

Wade Noonan was named minister for police and corrections.

Fiona Richardson has the portfolios of women and family violence prevention - a policy area that will be in the spotlight as Labor will hold Australia's first royal commission into family violence.

It is the first time a minister has been appointed in Australia specifically to tackle family violence, Mr Andrews said.

"We need real leadership to tackle this hideous crime," he said.

Richard Wynne will take charge of planning.

Mr Andrews said he trusted his team to make Victoria "stronger, fairer and better".

VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT CABINET WINNERS AND LOSERS

WINNERS:

• James Merlino - continues as deputy Labor leader

• Jill Hennessy - takes on key health portfolio

• Tim Pallas - anointed treasurer, the state's second most important job

• Martin Pakula - now Victoria's top lawmaker

• Jaala Pulford - rookie minister also named deputy leader of the government in the Legislative Council

• Jane Garrett - another rookie minister who will look after emergency services, consumer affairs, gaming and liquor laws

LOSERS:

• Danielle Green - clung on to her marginal seat but lost a position in the cabinet

• Brian Tee - looked after portfolios including planning while in opposition but appears to have lost his upper house seat in Saturday's election.