Former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet resigns after 13 years in parliament
Former NSW premier and current Epping MP Dominic Perrottet has announced his resignation.
Perrottet issued a statement on Friday morning, saying: “Today I have decided to resign from the NSW Parliament after 13 years of public service.”
“It has been the greatest privilege of my life to serve as premier, treasurer, minister for industrial relations and minister for finance, services and property.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“I love NSW. It has been an absolute honour to represent the 8,000,000 people who call this great state home, especially as their 46th Premier.
“I got into politics to promote ideas and new ways of thinking and I am proud to have been part of a government that left NSW a much better place than we found it.
“I would like to thank the communities of Castle Hill, Hawkesbury and Epping who I have had the good fortune of representing during my time in office.
“I will request the Government afford me the opportunity to deliver a valedictory speech when Parliament returns in August and I intend to formally resign to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on 11 August 2024.”
