Victorian Premier Speaks Out After Husband’s Drink-Driving Incident
This is one of those stories that stops people mid-scroll, because it blends public leadership with a very personal mistake. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has spoken openly about an incident involving her husband, Yorick Piper, after it was revealed he was caught drink driving during a routine trip to the supermarket in Bendigo.
The situation unfolded on Thursday morning, just before 9am. Mr Piper had been driving to pick up groceries when he was involved in a minor collision at an intersection, gently rear-ending another vehicle. Thankfully, no one was injured. Details were exchanged between both drivers, and they went their separate ways. Shortly afterward, Mr Piper was pulled over for a random breath test on Mitchell Street, where a blood alcohol reading of 0.05 was recorded.
The outcome was immediate. An on-the-spot fine was issued, and his licence was cancelled for three months, with the suspension set to begin on January 16. Police later confirmed the reading was low-level, and that Mr Piper made his own way home on foot after arranging for his vehicle to be dealt with.
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Premier Allan addressed the matter publicly at a press conference, making it clear that the incident had left her shocked, disappointed, and deeply embarrassed. She explained that the family had been celebrating their son’s birthday at a local pub the night before. While the celebration had ended early in the evening, she said alcohol from the night before, combined with medication her husband was taking, likely contributed to the reading the next morning.
It was stressed that there were no excuses. The Premier acknowledged that her husband simply should not have been driving and said they were both truly sorry for what had happened. Drink driving, she said, is an incredibly serious issue, particularly given the devastating impact of road trauma on families and communities.
In response, the couple made a $1,000 donation to the Amber Community, a charity that supports people affected by road trauma. Premier Allan also confirmed that her family would cover the cost of repairs to the other vehicle involved in the minor crash.
Opposition figures chose not to comment on the Premier’s family, while reinforcing that drink driving is unacceptable regardless of who is involved. For her part, Jacinta Allan said she hoped the incident would serve as a powerful reminder, especially during the festive season.
Her message was simple and direct: if there’s any doubt at all, don’t get behind the wheel. The consequences, even from a seemingly small decision, can be serious, confronting, and far-reaching.
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