It is with a heavy heart that this afternoon I have tendered my resignation as Treasurer and Minister. It is also my intention to resign as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party.

I will continue to serve the people of Bass – who have faithfully elected me on six occasions.

I have chosen to act in the best interests of the Government and Tasmanians.

From the outset, I want to thank my Liberal Party colleagues for their continued support for me over the past 20 years – and during my time as a Minister in Cabinet.

I am proud to be a representative of the people of Bass, who have given me their overwhelming support in every election I have contested since 2004.

I want to thank the Premier for his support and backing over the past few months – both personally and as a colleague – this friendship is one that I have returned to him during my time as his Deputy Premier.

Finally, I want to thank my loving family for their unbelievably generous, patient and loving support as we have worked as a unit in service of the Tasmanian people.

Tasmanians elected our Liberal Government to deliver our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.

It’s a plan that ensures Tasmania is the best place to live, work and raise a family – and by joy it is.

I intend on continuing to be a part of the team delivering this plan.

I am proud of the achievements our Government has delivered, and those that I have been honoured to lead or play an important part in.

These include:
• The redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital;
• Delivering the State’s largest ever infrastructure project the Bridgewater Bridge;
• Midland Highway Action Plan;
• Building the new Women’s and Children Hospital at the Launceston General Hospital;
• Improving road safety and efficiency through the South East Traffic Solution; and
• Delivering the Fiscal Strategy.

And I promise Tasmanians today that I will continue to work tirelessly to deliver this Government’s plan.

I would like to reassure you that I am not resigning from Parliament and my role in public life.

I have plenty more to do for the people in my electorate and for Tasmania generally, and I will continue to serve with passion and humility as the Liberal Member for Bass.

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