The Hon Sussan Ley MP

Federal Member for Farrer

13 January 2017

MEDIA EMEN

Today I have made a personal decision to resign as Minister for Health, Aged Care and Sport
in the Tumbull government.

This morning I submitted the final part of my report into Dr Parkinson's inquiry into my travel
and its compliance with ministerial standards. Similarly, I and my office are complying with the
Department of Finance's review into the travel rules.

I am confident that have followed the rules, not just regarding entitlements but most importantly
the ministerial code of conduct, and I do not object to the material that have provided being
made public.

The ongoing intense media speculation has made this an incredibly difficult week.

However I am conscious that it has also been a difficult week for the government. The ongoing
media coverage of politicians entitlements has been a diversion from the important agenda we
all wish to advance at the start of this vital year for our nation and our region.

Whilst I have attempted at all times to be meticulous with rules and standards, I accept
community annoyance, even anger, with politicians' entitlements demands a response and I

wholeheartedly support the reforms announced by the Special Minister of State earlier this
week.

The team is always more important than the individual and I look fonward to sewing both the
Liberal party and the government well into the future.

I have been humbled by the messages of support from so many in my community. I am
determined to represent my constituents vigorously, effectively and passionately in the current
Parliament and beyond.

Finally, may I say that it has been a privilege to serve under Prime Minister Turnbull and
I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given to work on behalf of the Australian people.

ENDS