Victorian MP Jane Garrett has been assaulted on a street in Melbourne's inner north.

Police said the attack took place on Drummond Street near the intersection of Elgin Street just after 4:00pm on Monday.

Ms Garrett was assaulted by another woman, who then fled the scene.

The former emergency services minister sustained minor injuries.

Ms Garrett recently resigned from the Victorian Cabinet in a row over a Country Fire Authority (CFA) enterprise bargaining agreement.

Liberal MP Margaret Fitzherbert and Greens MP Ellen Sandell tweeted support for Ms Garrett after the attack.

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