Health Minister Greg Hunt has revealed he wanted to put his family first as he announced he would leave politics ahead of the next federal election after two decades in parliament. While Hunt would not recontest his Victorian seat of Flinders, he will continue to steer Australia through the COVID-19 pandemic as Health and Aged Care Minister until the next federal election, which is due to be held by May next year. He paid tribute to his wife, who he said had raised their two children “largely as a single mother” during his time in parliament. “You’re only ever a part-time dad or a part-time parent if you’re a parliamentarian,” he told 2GB Radio on Friday. “The more senior you are, the more the work of the nation draws away from the time with the family. And so it’s time.” “Ultimately, on my deathbed, I’ll be defined by my family,” …
‘On My Deathbed, I’ll Be Defined by My Family’: Aussie Health Minister On Why He Quits Politics
December 2, 2021
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