(Melbourne, February 4, 2026) — Victorian Member of Parliament Sam Groth will resign from his seat next week, triggering a by-election, according to reports from The Australian and 9News.com.au.
The resignation of the former tennis player will necessitate a by-election in his electorate, potentially impacting the state’s political landscape.
- Sam Groth, a Victorian MP, will resign from parliament next week.
- His resignation will trigger a by-election in his electorate.
- The timing of the by-election comes months before a planned state poll.
Groth’s departure from Victorian parliament will initiate a by-election, as reported by The Australian, The Age, and 9News.com.au. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation also reported on the upcoming by-election, noting it occurs months before the state election.
Why It Matters
The by-election presents an early test for the Victorian government and opposition ahead of the state election, as noted by The Age. The outcome could signal shifts in voter sentiment and potentially influence the dynamics of the upcoming poll. Groth’s resignation adds an unexpected element to the political calendar, forcing parties to divert resources and attention to a contest that wasn’t initially anticipated.
The Age reported that the by-election is expected to be costly.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The Australian, The Age, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and 9News.com.au and added independent analysis and context.
