Brad Hazzard

Veteran New South Wales minister Brad Hazzard says it's time for a "new beginning" as he decides not to contest next year's state election.

"This period of political life has been very demanding. "In the halls of NSW Parliament, Brad has been a breath of effervescent energy, colour and life, and a generous mentor and friend to many members, both within the government, and across the political aisle," he said. Mr Hazzard said it was "time for a new beginning" as he confirmed he would not contest his seat in March, bringing his tenure as the member for Wakehurst to a close after 32 years.

New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced his retirement from politics at the next state election. Premier Dominic Perrottet thanked him ...

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced he will quit politics at the 2023 state election after leading the state through the pandemic health crisis.

He was then sworn in as Attorney-General and the Minister Justice in the Baird Cabinet. He entered Cabinet in 2011 when he was appointed as the Minister Planning and Infrastructure and Minister Assisting the Premier in the Barry O’Farrell government. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced he will quit politics at the 2023 state election after leading the state through the pandemic health crisis.

Brad Hazzard has announced his retirement, saying his time as health minister was the best and worst time of his career.

“This period of political life has been very demanding. “But that’s part of being a minister, to not just blindly accept the recommendations of the bureaucracy.” Our state is a better place thanks to Brad’s significant contribution,” Perrottet said. “The worst of times came with COVID-19. “We worked seven days a week and we were often absolutely exhausted. Elected in 1991, he has been in government, opposition and government once again.