Four of Victoria’s most senior government ministers have confirmed they will step down from politics. 7NEWS
While Andrews thanked each of them for their service in separate statements for each minister, former Victorian senator Derryn Hinch told“Four senior ministers, including the deputy premier, five months before an election is bizarre,” he said.
“I leave with feelings of deepest gratitude, a little sadness and excitement for the future,” he said in a statement. In response, Andrews said the state had “never had a better Acting Premier” when he took over the job when the premier recovered from a fall. He has confirmed he will not contest the seat of Albert Park at the state election and will also be stepping down from Cabinet.“Many of us have come to reflect on what we aspire to achieve. I am no different
“Martin stepped up to do one of the most difficult jobs in a global pandemic. His professionalism, and his calm, deliberate direction saw Victoria through the worst of it,” Andrews said.Police Minister Lisa Neville followed suit on Friday, saying choosing to not re-contest the seat of Bellarine at the upcoming state election was “one of the hardest decisions” she had to make.
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