Two senior Victorian Labor MPs have resigned from cabinet and announced they will not contest the upcoming state election \u2013 just days after new Premier Ben Carroll was sworn in.<\/p>\n
Lily D\u2019Ambrosio and Harriet Shing \u2013 who both previously backed Jacinta Allan ahead of a leadership spill earlier this week \u2013 made the bombshell announcements on Thursday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Mr Carroll, in his own statement, thanked both MPs for their years of service.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey have brought compassion, determination and a strong sense of purpose to their roles, delivering outcomes that have improved the lives of Victorians and strengthened the communities they represent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The pair were both prominent backers of Jacinta Allan, supporting her ahead of the planned leadership spill that ended her premiership. <\/p>\n
In early June, Ms Shing said she had not discussed a potential leadership change with anyone and would support Ms Allan leading the party into the next election. <\/p>\n
On Tuesday, Mr Carroll was sworn in after the previous premier stepped down after less than three years in the position.<\/p>\n
Ms D\u2019Ambrosio had held the seat of Mill Park since 2002, saying her time in parliament had been a \u201ctremendous privilege\u201d after reflecting on the policy reforms she delivered. <\/p>\n
In a statement, the Minister for Climate Action said it was time to \u201cpass these opportunities and obligations on to the next person\u201d and she would \u201clook forward to standing by (Mr Carroll) and the entire Labor team to earn every vote and see a Carroll Labor Government returned in November\u201d. <\/p>\n
\u201cIn the midst of a cost-of-living crisis and global uncertainty, families today still depend on Labor governments to fight for them,\u201d the close ally of Ms Allan said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI know that Premier Ben Carroll values all of these things and more because he has lived challenges himself.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe deserves the full support, solidarity, and respect of the Cabinet, the Caucus, and our entire labour movement as he takes the Government forward and into the all-important contest against the Liberal Party and One Nation in November.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a similar sentiment to Jacinta Allan\u2019s resignation speech, Ms D\u2019Ambrosio said she hoped her \u201clife in public service shows all girls what is possible for them no matter their faith, what they look like or the way they speak\u201d. <\/p>\n
Ms D\u2019Ambrosio and Ms Shing wished Premier Carroll every \u201csuccess\u201d. <\/p>\n
\u201cI have no doubt that the fight we bring to the coming months will continue to be grounded in the principles and priorities that drive all of us,\u201d the Minister for Health said. <\/p>\n
The two resignations came after Mr Carroll already had the task of replacing Ms Allan\u2019s cabinet position, leaving three vacancies. <\/p>\n
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