Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam to step down
En resumen
- Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam announced his intention to leave parliament later this year after a decade in the Senate representing Tasmania.
- He cited a desire to spend more time with his family as the reason for his departure.
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Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam, who has served in the Senate for 10 years, announced he will step down later this year to spend more time with his family.
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam has announced his intention to leave parliament later this year.
The 43-year-old has been in the Senate for 10 years representing Tasmania.
Senator Duniam told the ABC he has been weighing the decision for some time.
"After much consideration, my family and I made the call that it was time for me to be home more," he said.
"It was a tough call, after 25 years in and around politics."
He told Opposition Leader Angus Taylor of his decision a few weeks ago.
"Angus knew some weeks ago and I gave him a commitment I will do what needs doing to finish the job he has asked me to do."
Senator Duniam will leave parliament later this year, requiring a reshuffle of the shadow ministry.
Preguntas abiertas
- Who will replace Duniam in the shadow ministry?
- When exactly will Duniam leave parliament?
