Victorian politician Harriet Shing has announced she is stepping down from the ministry and will not contest the upcoming election. Shing was a key supporter of former premier Jacinta Allan, who was replaced earlier this week. Shing was the first woman elected to the Victorian Parliament who had publicly shared that she was a lesbian. “I have congratulated and wished Premier Carroll every success. When Shing and colleague Steve Dimopoulos were appointed to the ministry, they became the first members of Victoria’s front bench to be publicly open about being same-sex attracted.