Deputy Victorian Liberal Leader Sam Groth has announced that he will not contest the 2026 election and that he is retiring from politics.

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“You’d love to think this will be the ultimate wake-up call,” The 3AW host said. “It will not be.”

Shane McInnes has also weighed in, saying, “In an election year, this is the last thing Jess Wilson needs.”

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