RAW DATA: David Garrett's resignation letter
This is the text of David Garrett's statement, released after his resignation from Parliament today:-After some consideration, I have decided that it is untenable for me to remain as an independent member of Parliament.I have therefore made the decision t
This is the text of David Garrett's statement, released after his resignation from Parliament today:-
After some consideration, I have decided that it is untenable for me to remain as an independent member of Parliament.
I have therefore made the decision to resign from Parliament with immediate effect. I have advised the Speaker of my resignation accordingly.
I wish to thank the many persons who have sent messages of support, both from within and outside the ACT Party. I wish to emphasise that this decision is mine alone, and has been made of my own volition without duress or inducement.
As a result of my own foolish actions 26 years ago, I now have other battles to face. While I deal with them, I intend to do my best to minimise the terrible effect all of this has had on my family, who bear no responsibility for my actions, either in the distant or recent past.
I also deeply regret the damage my actions have caused the ACT Party, and I wish my former colleagues all the very best for the future.
I intend to make no further statement of any kind.
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