NSW Treasurer Matt Kean Exits Politics After 13 Years

‘I intend on continuing to try and make an impact in the energy industry in the private sector.’

Matt Kean speaks during a press conference in Randwick in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2021. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

New South Wales (NSW) Liberal MP Matt Kean announced his resignation from politics after 13 years at a press conference on June 18, stating that he is pursuing a career in the energy sector.

Mr. Kean was the former NSW energy minister, deputy Liberal leader, and treasurer until the Coalition’s defeat in 2023.