The assistant treasurer is set to leave politics in a fourth departure from the Albanese government as it heads to the federal election.
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones will leave politics at this year’s federal election in a fourth departure from the Albanese government, surprising colleagues with the news before parliament resumes next week.
“I want to thank the prime minister for his friendship and support over many decades and for the trust he has placed in me to be the assistant treasurer and minister for financial services.“To my family and friends, whose love and support has enabled me to represent our great community with the dedication it deserves, I thank you wholeheartedly.”
Jones worked as the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union from 1993 and became its national secretary for five years until 2010 when he entered parliament.He holds the NSW seat of Whitlam, which covers parts of the Illawarra and Southern Highlands, which he won with 60.1 per cent of the vote in two-party terms at the last election.
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