Former NSW Liberal premier Dominic Perrottet has announced he’s quitting politics after 13 years in state parliament.
The background: Perrottet became the youngest premier in the history of NSW when he was appointed to the top job in 2021 after Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation. He was 39 at the time.
He previously served as treasurer, minister for industrial relations, and minister for finance, services and property.
The key quote: “I love NSW. It has been an absolute honour to represent the eight million people who call this great state home, especially as their 46th premier.” — Dominic Perrottet
What else to know: Perrottet, who is giving up his lower house seat of Epping, has previously been touted as a possible Liberal candidate for a seat in federal parliament.
His five budgets delivered strong surpluses and record infrastructure investment, driving the state’s asset recycling program and establishing the NSW Generations Fund, valued at more than $17 billion.
What happens next: Perrottet is moving to the United States for a global role as BHP’s US head of corporate and external relations.
His departure sets the scene for NSW Liberal party to face two by-elections, after Hornsby MP Matt Kean announced his resignation in June.
Perrottet plans to give his valedictory speech when state parliament returns in August, before formally resigning on 11 August.