New South Wales Deputy Premier Resigns Following Resignation of Premier Gladys Berejiklian

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro speaks during a press conference outside NSW Parliament in Sydney, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. AAP Image/Joel Carrett

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.