PM wishes Baillieu well after resignation

Former Victorian premier Ted Baillieu is a man of integrity, opposition leader Tony Abbott says. Source: AAP

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has wished former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu well and pledged to work with his replacement Denis Napthine.

Dr Napthine was sworn in as leader on Wednesday night after Mr Baillieu's resignation.

"This decision must have been a very difficult one for Mr Baillieu and for his family," Ms Gillard said in a statement.

"I wish Mr Baillieu all the best for the future."

Ms Gillard said she would work with Dr Napthine in the interests of all Victorians.

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott earlier praised Mr Baillieu as a man of integrity and honour.

"For the last two years Ted has worked hard to address the problems left behind after 11 years of Labor neglect," Mr Abbott said.

Mr Abbott also congratulated Dr Napthine on his election as leader.

"I look forward to working closely with him," he said.

Other federal politicians took to twitter to share their reactions to the news.

Australian Greens MP Adam Bandt suggested the spill raised issues for Mr Abbott.

"Vic Libs ditch elected leader & then run a minority gov't. Presume Tony Abbott will call them illegitimate and demand election immediately," Mr Bandt tweeted.

Foreign Minister Bob Carr, who was watching a Sydney University production of Julius Caesar, drew parallels in the play's storyline to that of the Victorian Liberal leadership drama.

"The faction gathers in home of Brutus. 'We all stand against the spirit of Caesar' - of Baillieu, of Abbott?" Senator Carr tweeted.

Liberal backbencher Dan Tehan congratulated Dr Napthine on becoming premier.

"Happy Birthday Denis, you will be an outstanding Premier," he tweeted.

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