Victoria's Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett has resigned from Cabinet as the State Government seeks to push through a bitterly disputed enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) for firefighters.

Key points: Jane Garrett rejected Cabinet proposals to 'end' the CFA dispute

Jane Garrett rejected Cabinet proposals to 'end' the CFA dispute CFA board's position appears untenable, with Government expected to ram through deal

CFA board's position appears untenable, with Government expected to ram through deal Coalition says Government is in 'shambles'

In a statement, Premier Daniel Andrews said Ms Garrett refused to support the Cabinet's proposal to end the dispute, which has engulfed the State Government.

"I have accepted the resignation of Jane Garrett from the Cabinet," he said.

"Despite all concerns previously raised by Ms Garrett being addressed, she has indicated she refuses to support Cabinet proposals to end the long-running dispute over the CFA Enterprise Agreement."

Shortly after Ms Garrett's resignation was announced, the State Government said it had accepted the Fair Work Commission's recommendations about the dispute.

"The Government believes the agreement as recommended by Fair Work and with the additional clarification around enforceability is a fair and balanced outcome which respects the work of both career and volunteer firefighters," a statement said.

The CFA's board, however, said it had received advice from the Government's Senior Crown Counsel that reaffirmed parts of the agreement were unlawful.

"While we respect the Government's position, we must consider this advice and the impact it has on a proposed agreement," a statement from the CFA's leadership team said.

Ms Garrett has continually supported the CFA and taken a hard line against the United Firefighters Union's (UFU) log of claims.

Loading

Loading

The CFA is concerned about a clause in the proposed EBA requiring them to have at least seven paid firefighters on the scene of every incident, and a push to prevent volunteers issuing orders.

The Government said those concerns were now "resolved" and clauses would be inserted into the agreement to protect volunteer firefighters.

Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley will oversee the implementation of the agreement, the State Government said, and would release six and 12-month progress reports.

Board's position appears untenable

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy said Mr Andrews was a "vengeful bully" leading a dysfunctional government.

"His forced resignation of a female minister for daring to question his attack on the CFA and its 60,000 volunteers emphasises that he puts his own political safety ahead of the safety of Victorians," he said in a statement.

"CFA volunteers risk their lives to protect our towns, our homes and our families. They deserve support from the Premier, not to be attacked by him."

Shadow attorney-general John Pesutto said earlier the Coalition wrote to Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, Kristen Hilton, requesting she intervene in the dispute.

The union has attempted to address fears, saying the issue had been politicised and the agreement would not impact on volunteers.