General News
23 August, 2024
Curtis Pitt quits Parliament
LONG-standing Mulgrave MP Curtis Pitt is quitting parliament to spend more time with his three children and elderly parents.
He announced today that "after more than 15 years as the State Member for Mulgrave, I will be retiring from politics at this year’s state election in October".
"It’s not a decision I’ve come to lightly. I’ve always said that the day I wake up and don’t feel I can give it 100 percent, then it’s time for me to do something else," he said.
"When I think back, all of my kids have been born since I’ve been an MP. Having been a member of Parliament for five terms, I know that I’ve missed so many important milestones and occasions.
"I want the chance to be there for my children during an important phase of their life. I also have parents who have failing health and just like they’ve been there for me, I want to be there for them.
"For the first time in a long time, I don’t know exactly what’s next for me. But I know that I’ve given all I can to this job and the people I’ve been so honoured to represent in my local area.
"I will continue to serve as the Member for Mulgrave until the election, and I will remain as speaker until a new presiding officer is elected for the 58th parliament.
"I’ve been fortunate to have been a minister of the crown in many diverse portfolio areas, I’ve been Treasurer of Queensland, acting premier on multiple occasions, and the Speaker of Parliament.
"There will be another time for me to reflect on the highlights of my time in politics and the achievements I’ve been involved with.
"But today I want to say thank you to those people who’ve supported me on this journey. It has been the greatest privilege of my life. It’s now the time to give all I can for the people closest to me - my family and loved ones."
