Media Release

FOURTEEN Labor MPs live up to 40km from their electorates and offices in a
trend that will anger voters in the run-up to the election.

Premier John Brumby is among a growing number of MPs living outside their
seats, with one former minister almost 40km from her constituents.

A Herald Sun analysis of where state MPs live shows Labor MPs dominate the
politicians who don't reside in their own electorates.

Former minister Candy Broad lives in the tourist town of Daylesford --
almost 40km from the first main town in her Upper House district of
Northern Victoria.

Transport Minister Martin Pakula lives in the upmarket bayside suburb of
Black Rock -- more than 20km from his western suburbs electorate office