Terry Waldron expected to retire from WA Cabinet

WA News

West Australian Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron is expected to announce his retirement from Cabinet.

Mr Waldron, who is also sport and recreation minister, is holding a press conference about his future at 9am.

The 63-year-old is expected to move to the backbench but remain the member for Wagin.

Mr Waldron was elected to that role in 2001, the same year he was appointed deputy leader of the WA National Party.

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Premier Colin Barnett recently told frontbenchers that they would have to take a back seat up to a year prior to the 2017 state election if they don't plan to run.

Deputy Premier and Health Minister Kim Hames has already announced he will retire from politics at the next state poll.

While there's speculation Police Minister Liza Harvey will become second-in-charge, Mr Barnett said on the weekend that Cabinet would discuss who would take on the position, and that he didn't have a preference for Dr Hames' replacement.

Mr Barnett plans to contest the 2017 election.

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Terry Waldron expected to retire from WA Cabinet