Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigns amid ‘strained’ relationship with premier’s office
- Victorian treasurer resigns
- Tim Pallas will make an announcement on Monday
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has resigned from his position.
Pallas, 64, made the announcement on Monday, ending two decades in state parliament.
Four government sources said this The era The decision comes as his relationship with the Prime Minister’s office became “strained” ahead of the release of the state budget.
His resignation will trigger a by-election in the seat of Werribee.
Mr Pallas was first elected in 2006 and took on the role of Treasurer when Daniel Andrews was elected Prime Minister in 2014.
He is the latest in a long list of Labor MPs to throw in the towel, joining former Deputy Prime Minister James Merlino, former Health Minister Martin Foley and former Police Minister Lisa Neville.
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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas will step down from his position