Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says as early as tomorrow, it’s tipped several senior Victorian ministers will announce their retirements at the November state election.
Tourism Minister Martin Pakula is among the list of senior ministers expected to not recontest his seat at the election.
“There is also speculation around the future of Deputy Premier James Merlino and Health Minister Martin Foley,” Mr Clennell said. “The Premier Daniel Andrews’ office has told me there have been rumours about the retirement of everyone from the caucus secretary all the way through to the premier this week, so they say they are not responding to each rumour.
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