First-term MP joins mass exodus ahead of state election

A younger member of the Liberal team, Jordan Lane, has resigned from his position as the MP for Ryde ahead of the upcoming state election in New South Wales (NSW). Lane, who was first elected in 2023, took to social media to share his decision, expressing gratitude for the privilege of serving as a state MP, local councillor, and Mayor of Ryde.

He recommended Ryde councillor and Humans of Eastwood creator Justin Li as his replacement. Lane's decision to not seek re-election makes him the seventh NSW Liberal MP to resign in just three months ahead of the March state election. Liberal leader Kellie Sloane thanked Lane for his service, highlighting his work to represent young Australians.

Lane's resignation joins others in the Liberal Party, including Mark Coure, Ray Williams, Tanya Davies, Alister Henskens, James Griffin, and Mark Taylor, all of whom have announced their decision not to seek re-election.