John Barilaro, NSW Deputy Premier and Leader of the National Party, has announced his resignation from politics on Oct. 4 after five years in leadership. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Barilaro dismissed rumours that he would be running for the federal election and said he would be leaving politics entirely. “I am going to be a keen watcher of politics but not a participant,” he said. “I will make this clear now, so I don’t have to answer the question later—I have no intention and nor will I be running for Monaro or for federal politics. I am leaving politics, and I look to a new career,” he said. Barilaro said his defamation case with the YouTuber Jordan Shanks—known for the FriendlyJordies Youtube channel—and Google had been a “big reason” for his resignation. Calling the case unbelievable, the Deputy Premier said that he had had to defend himself …
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