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Ted Baillieu announces he is stepping down as Victoria's Premier at Melbourne Parliament. Picture: Alex Coppel
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TED Baillieu has quit as Premier of Victoria and Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party.
"This evening I have tendered my resignation as leader of the Parliamentary Liberal Party in Victoria and I will shortly visit the Governor to tender my resignation as the Premier of Victoria," Mr Baillieu said.
Mr Baillieu's leadership had been in the spotlight for his handling of the secret police tapes revealed by the Herald Sun on Monday.
Earlier today, Mr Ballieu distanced himself from the police tapes crisis, saying he had complete confidence in the pair involved - his chief of staff Tony Nutt and Liberal Party chief Damian Mantach.[/quote]
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