Resignation
Tripodi's announcement of his decision to not contest the March 2011 NSW election came as pressure was mounting from the Premier Kristina Keneally to "refresh and renew" Labor politics in NSW. Tripodi was the 15 Labor MP to announce their retirement since the last state election in 2007. Although denying that he was pushed, Keneally praised his contribution to government economic reform, especially in the areas of energy, housing and ports. There was significant media opinion that Tripodi's decision was a major victory for Labor's head office who saw him as a political liability.
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