NSW minister Rob Stokes publicizes retirement from politics forward of March elections

New South Wales Minister for Infrastructure Rob Stokes will retire from politics forward of subsequent yr’s March state election.

Mr Stokes has served because the Member for Pittwater for 15 years and has confirmed he won’t nominate for preselection in his Northern Seashores seat.

The retiring senior Liberal stated it had been a privilege to serve his voters and stated it was time to present others the chance to signify the Liberal Social gathering.

In a press release, the 47-year-old stated “it is time to make room for a unique perspective and a brand new voice for Pittwater.”

“Within the meantime, I’ll use all my power, expertise and enthusiasm to help the Liberals and Nationals crew as we combat to return the Perrottet-Toole Authorities in 2023.”

Mr Stokes nominated for celebration management in 2021, following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian as premier, finally dropping to present Premier Dominic Perrottet.

He’s at present the Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Energetic Transport and has held a number of portfolios throughout his time at Macquarie Road together with schooling, planning and atmosphere.

The senior liberal’s announcement provides to a rising record of retiring MPs.

Final month, 5 coalition MPs — Corrections Minister Geoff Lee, Buyer Service Minister Victor Dominello, Riverstone MP Kevin Conolly, Nationals MPs Melinda Pavey and Chris Gulaptis — introduced they’ll resign from NSW Parliament.

Former attorney-general Gabrielle Upton additionally introduced in July she is going to go away on the subsequent election.