Kean has taken aim at Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and his budget on the way out.
NSW Liberal MP Matt Kean has announced he will exit Macquarie Street after 13 years, but has ruled out vying for a federal seat ahead of the next election, saying he intends to pursue a career in the energy and climate industry.
Kean made his announcement just five hours after Treasurer Daniel Mookhey handed down his second budget, using the opportunity to spray his successor, accusing him of delivering “the worst NSW budget in modern history”. As he announced his departure, Kean was joined by his partner Wendy and son, Tom, 4, along with Liberal leader Mark Speakman, MPs Felicity Wilson and Eleni Petinos, and NSW Liberal Party state director Richard Shields. He did not intend on returning to parliament for the August sitting week.
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