NSW health minister Brad Hazzard to retire from politics at state election
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#652VC)
71-year-old member for Wakehurst on Sydney's northern beaches says it's time for a new beginning'
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Long-serving New South Wales Liberal MP and Covid-era health minister Brad Hazzard has announced he will retire from politics at the state election, saying it is time for a new beginning".
The 71-year-old is best known for his role in trying to manage the Covid-19 crisis, fronting the media frequently to inform about the virus and urge adherence to recommended health measures.
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