Victorian cabinet to get major overhaul as deputy premier and three senior ministers confirm retirements
by Benita Kolovos from World news | The Guardian on (#60PZB)
After ongoing rumours, James Merlino and the state's health, police and tourism ministers all announce they are quitting politics
Four senior Victorian government ministers, including the deputy premier, James Merlino, have confirmed they will quit politics, paving the way for a massive shake-up of the government's leadership group just five months out from the election.
Merlino, health minister Martin Foley, police minister Lisa Neville and the minister for tourism, sport and major events, Martin Pakula, issued statements on Friday morning confirming they will not seek re-election in November and will step down from cabinet once their replacements are confirmed.
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