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Former tennis ace Sam Groth to exit politics next week, triggering byelection

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Published: February 4, 2026
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Former tennis pro and ex-state Liberal deputy leader Sam Groth has announced he will quit Victorian politics next week, triggering a byelection in his seat of Nepean on the Mornington Peninsula just months out from the 2026 state election.

The first-term MP made the announcement this afternoon in a statement.

“Next week I will resign from the Parliament of Victoria as the Member for Nepean to pursue other opportunities,” Groth said.

Groth served as deputy leader of the Liberal Party under both former leader Brad Battin and current leader Jess Wilson. (The Age)

“It has been an honour to serve the people of Nepean and I sincerely thank them for the trust they placed in me for the opportunity to represent our community.

“I am very grateful to my staff for their professionalism, dedication and tireless work in supporting the people of Nepean.”

“I wish (Opposition Leader) Jess (Wilson) and the Liberal team all the very best for the November election,” he said today.

“Most importantly, I thank my family, my wife Britt and our twin boys, for their unwavering love and support.”

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