After more than 30 years as the MP for Wakehurst, Brad Hazzard has announced he will be retiring from politics at the 2023 state election.
In a statement, Mr Hazzard thanked the Wakehurst community for its support over three decades in Parliament.
“I have enjoyed every moment working with the community organisations, local schools and individuals in my electorate, who strive to make Wakehurst a better place to live,” he said.
He says a particular ‘highlight’ of his time in politics, and as NSW Health Minister, was the opening of the ‘magnificent’ Northern Beaches Hospital in his electorate.
‘The Liberals and Nationals delivered our hospital, along with a further $178 billion in infrastructure projects for NSW. Among these, the $600 million upgrade of the Wakehurst Parkway and Warringah Road intersection; the East-West expansion of Warringah Road; and the soon-to-be built new Forest High School at Allambie Heights.”
Mr Hazzard said he is also proud of ‘righting the antiquated wrong’ to decriminalise abortion in the state; working with First Nations communities to dedicate Parliament’s western forecourt wall; and of NSW Health’s efforts to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.