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Victorian Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio Resigns Amid State Political Turmoil.

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Victorian Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio Resigns Amid State Political Turmoil

Lily D'Ambrosio, described by RenewEconomy as Australia's longest serving energy minister, has resigned amid state political turmoil.

D'Ambrosio held the portfolio of Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, according to RenewEconomy. The resignation removes the minister who carried responsibility for energy policy alongside environment and climate change in the same portfolio.

RenewEconomy reported the departure came against a backdrop of political turmoil at state level.

Source: reneweconomy.com.au (opens in a new tab)1 sourcePermalink

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