BOB CARR RESIGNS!
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Bob Carr quits as Premier
By Staff reporters
July 27, 2005 - 11:31AM
Bob Carr will resign as NSW Premier and as the member for Maroubra next Wednesday after 10 years in the job.
Mr Carr made the announcement this morning at his office in Govenor Macquarie Tower in the city.
He said he and wife, Helena, had decided it was time to step down.
"Today, I announce my retirement as premier and member for Maroubra, effective next Wednesday,'' he told reporters.
Mr Carr said of his colleagues: "We've been a great team. We've
acheived a lot together''
He thanked the NSW public for their support during his time as Premier.
"You put your trust in me and my team over four elections.''
He said that he would lend his full support to his replacement, "whoever that leader is''.
It is believed Mr Carr decided to resign after reaching the milestone of a decade as Premier.
He is thought to be following in the footsteps of Neville Wran, who also spent 10 years in the top job.
It is understood Mr Carr has no other jobs lined up.
Police minister Carl Scully and Health minister Morris Iemma would be the most likely replacements as Premier.
Sources saying Mr Iemma could have the numbers to win a vote.