Gippsland Nationals MP Tim Bull to exit politics at Victorian election
Tim Bull, the Nationals MP for Gippsland East, has announced his retirement from politics and will not contest the upcoming Victorian election. He has represented the Gippsland East electorate for 16 years, having first been elected in 2010. A preselection process will be initiated to find his successor.
- ▪Tim Bull will step down in November at this year's state election.
- ▪He has held the Gippsland East seat since 2010, winning with a significant swing.
- ▪Bull served as a minister in the Napthine Coalition government and has been a prominent figure in the region.
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Long-time Nationals MP Tim Bull decides not to contest 2026 Victorian electionBy Jarrod WhittakerABC GippslandTopic:State and Territory ElectionsTue 19 May 2026 at 10:26amTue 19 May 2026 at 10:26amTue 19 May 2026 at 10:26amNationals MP for Gippsland East Tim Bull will retire in November. (Supplied)In short:Nationals MP Tim Bull has announced he will not contest the Victorian election in November.Mr Bull has represented the Gippsland East electorate for 16 years.What's next?A preselection will be held to determine his replacement.abc.net.au/news/tim-bull-east-gippsland-mp-victorian-election-nationals-mp/106695848Link copiedShareShare articleVictorian Nationals MP Tim Bull has announced that he will step down in November at this year's state election.Mr Bull has held the rural seat of…
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