Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones retires from politics before the upcoming federal election.

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones announced his retirement from politics ahead of the upcoming federal election, where he will not contest his seat of Whitlam in New South Wales. Jones has served in parliament since 2010 and is proud of his role in advancing marriage equality and gambling reform. His departure follows the resignations of other Labor ministers like Bill Shorten, Linda Burney, and Brendan O'Connor. The Labor Party will conduct pre-selection for a new candidate for the seat ahead of the election.

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