A by-election is looming in Epping, with news that Dominic Perrottet is quitting politics.
The former NSW Premier made the announcement today, confirming he will formally resign on August 11.
“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,” he said.
“I would also 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.”
Perrottet retained the seat of Epping at the last State Election, but suffered a 6.5 per cent swing against him.
Labor candidate Alan Mascarenhas achieved 45.2 per cent of the vote after preferences.
Mascarenhas is a contributor to Parra News.
A by-election is likely to be held on the same day as a by-election in Hornsby, following Matt Kean’s announcement last month that he would be standing down.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.