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‘Most prolific AG’: premier hails the retiring Quigley
After more than two decades as an MP, Western Australia’s Attorney-General John Quigley is set to retire from state politics at the next election.
February 19, 2024
Western Australian Attorney-General John Quigley is set to retire from state politics after more than two decades as an MP.
The Member for Butler says he will not seek re-election in March 2025, prompting an impassioned tribute from Premier Roger Cook.
“John Quigley is the most prolific attorney-general our state has ever had, having steered more than 60 pieces of legislation through parliament,” Mr Cook said on Monday.
“His passion and commitment is unrivalled, as is his ability to find solutions to some of the most legally complex challenges we’ve confronted as a state.”
Mr Quigley was elected to parliament as the Member for Innaloo in 2001 and also served as the Member for Mindarie from 2005 to 2013.
He won the newly-created seat of Butler for Labor in 2013.
He was sworn in as attorney-general in 2017 and will continue in that role until he steps down.
“When I came into parliament, I wanted to make a difference for the most vulnerable people in our community,” he said.
“I believe that with the support of my colleagues, I have been able to achieve that, and I will be forever grateful for being afforded that opportunity.”