Tasmanian Education Minister Sarah Courtney has resigned from politics after the opposition harshly criticised her for holidaying in France during the state’s preparations for students to return to schools. Courtney, who was the health minister for Tasmania when the COVID-19 pandemic started said she wanted to have more family time after experiencing an exhausting few years. “I am resigning as both minister and member for Bass,” the Liberal MP told reporters on Feb. 10. “I have given my heart and soul to this role for eight years and have taken every step to ensure it is my first priority. “However, I believe the time has come for me to move on. “When I was on leave, it gave me the opportunity to properly consider what future is personally right for me and my family.” Courtney had tested positive for COVID-19 while overseas and returned to Tasmania in the week commencing …