WA minister Waldron resigns from cabinet

Australian cricketer George Bailey with Sport and Recreation minister Terry Waldron at the new Perth Stadium site. Picture: Dione Davidson/The West Australian

West Australian racing and gaming minister Terry Waldron has resigned from cabinet.

Mr Waldron, who is also sport and recreation minister, will move to the backbench "some time before Christmas" and will not contest the state election in 2017.

The 63-year-old, who was an accomplished sportsman before becoming the member for Wagin in 2001, said he felt it was the right time to move on.

"It's been very much like when I played footy and when I played cricket. You just sort of know when the time is right," he told reporters on Tuesday.

"I've given 110 per cent but I don't know whether I could continue to do that.

"That tells me that it's a good time for myself to step down, but also it's the right decision for the government and my colleagues."

Mr Waldron said he looked forward to spending more time with his four granddaughters, admitting he had neglected his own advice to ministerial staff to make sure they spend enough time with family.

A former deputy leader of the WA National Party, Mr Waldron became a cabinet minister in 2008.

He said he was keen to give his successor enough time to establish themselves before the election.

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