Vic MP backs coalition after quitting Libs

EX-LIBERAL MP Geoff Shaw has used his first vote as an independent to back the coalition and kick out a Labor MP from Victorian parliament.

Mr Shaw quit the Liberals on Wednesday to join the cross benches, blaming Ted Baillieu's leadership for his decision.

Mr Baillieu resigned as premier later on Wednesday and Denis Napthine took the top job.

Mr Shaw's move to become an independent has big implications for the coalition's slim hold on power and the government will be relying on his vote to pass laws.

In the first test of support, Mr Shaw voted with the coalition on Thursday to eject Labor MP Joanne Duncan from parliament.

Dr Napthine said he planned to have discussions with Mr Shaw but refused to be drawn on whether he would welcome him back into the Liberal fold.

The coalition now has 44 seats to Labor's 42. Labor's number will increase to 43 after the by-election for the safe Labor seat of Lyndhurst on April 27.

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