News services across Victoria are reporting that Premier Steve Bracks has stepped down as Premier and resigned from Parliament.

News services report:

VICTORIAN Premier Steve Bracks has stunningly quit politics, citing personal reasons for his decision and a realisation that he could not continue to dedicate all his energy to his job.

Mr Bracks said he intended to make "a new and different life outside of politics".

"I leave politics proud of what has been achieved, proud of what we have done, and confident of Labor's future in this state," Mr Bracks said.

"For me, it is the right time to step down."

 

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