The Beagle

Apr 29, 2020

Eden-Monaro MP Mike Kelly to resign, prompting by-election


 

 


 
Above: Mike Kelly has described his decision to stand down as "gut wrenching".Image (ABC South East NSW: Claire Wheaton)
 

 
Claire Wheaton of ABC South East NSW writes


 
Long-serving Federal Labor MP Mike Kelly has ended months of speculation by making the "gut-wrenching" decision to resign from Parliament.

The 60-year-old will quit this morning in a move that will trigger a by-election in the New South Wales seat of Eden-Monaro.
 

 
Mike Kelly says he hopes his resignation will bring embattled communities in Eden-Monaro into the spotlight
 

 
Read the full article HERE

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