Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman is resigning after almost two decades in politics, saying he believes it is the"right time… to allow for new leadership".
"It is undeniable that it had an impact on my family and I want to thank them for their amazing support for the 17 and a half years that I have been a member of parliament," he said."As we approach the halfway mark with two more years of this term of government, I believe that now is the right time for me to allow for new leadership," he said.
Why
Will who?
One dud down the rest to follow, at last some good news.
Your unbiased reporter seemed overcome with emotion 🤔
Hodgman's record: • Housing waiting list 67+ weeks. 🏠 • Family Violence counsellors now taking 6,100+ referrals yearly, zero new staff. 📞 • Ambulance ramping 20+ hours. 🚑 • Public Sector wage cap. • Privatisation of world heritage. • Unconstitutional anti-protest laws.
Wilexit
Good.
Cue all other ministers stepping down and leaving Scott to deal on his own plz
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