'A Challenging Year': Why Maree Edwards Has Pulled Out of Race for Election

'A challenging year': why Maree Edwards has pulled out of race for election

Maree Edwards, Bendigo West's first woman MP, will not re-contest. Her departure, after nearly 16 years, leaves Labor's state election fight in tatters.

Bendigo West set for major political change

Bendigo West MP and Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly Maree Edwards will not seek re-election at November’s state election, bringing an almost 16-year parliamentary career towards its close. Premier Ben Carroll confirmed Ms Edwards had advised him of her decision, paying tribute to her service to Bendigo West, regional Victoria and the Victorian Parliament. [...] Read More... The post Bendigo West set for major political change appea…