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'Extremely Challenging': Liberal Star to Quit Politics
Sam Groth cites personal reflection and internal party conflicts for his resignation, after settling court action and serving since 2022 as Nepean member.
- On Monday, Deputy Opposition Leader Sam Groth announced he will resign from Victorian parliament and not contest the November state election, representing the Nepean electorate.
- Following conversations with his family, Groth said his decision followed 'very personal reflection' after public pressure in recent months, and he late last year settled court action against the Herald Sun.
- Stating his intent, Groth said, `I have always tried to approach this job with honesty, hard work and a clear focus on the people who put their trust in me` and before politics had a former professional tennis career with a ranking of 53.
- Creating a vacancy, Groth's departure leaves the vacant deputy leadership position open, and Opposition Leader Jess Wilson will address the media about the announcement later on Monday.
- Groth's remarks about standards suggest pressure on his family and party conduct led to his resignation, removing a frontbencher from tourism, sport and major events, and trade and investment.
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‘Extremely challenging’: Liberal star to quit politics
After settling legal action against the Herald Sun, Victorian deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth has called time on politics, citing the pressure on his family.
·Sydney, Australia
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Deputy Victorian Opposition Leader Sam Groth won't contest next election
Sam Groth, the deputy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, has announced he will not contest the upcoming state election in November, saying he made his decision after realising that some recent negative public pressure had come from within his own party.
·Australia
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