NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen has today resigned following revelations of her use of Government drivers for private trips.
In a lengthy social media statement following news of her resignation, Ms Haylen said she had always prided herself on trusting in people and the goodwill of the public she was lucky enough to serve.
“Treating people with respect and acting with integrity. And that I am loyal, and always will be,” the former Minister wrote.
“It kills me right now that people might think otherwise.
“Government is a collective effort, and our agenda is more important that one individual.
“When we came to Government we inherited a transport system on its knees.
“I’m incredibly proud that we’ve managed to make public transport exciting again.
“Politics is tough. Expectations are very high. I know that.”
She wrote that she had “worked my arse off” during her time as a Minister.
“You don’t switch on and off from being a Minister. You don’t switch off being a Mum either. Combining the two can be difficult but I’m far from alone when it comes to that daily challenge.”
“I’m disappointed I don’t get to finish the job but I want to thank each and every member of the transport team. They are a committed workforce doing an essential job each and everyday for all of us. They are lead by the best secretary in government Josh Murray and I thank him for everything he has done and will continue to do.
“It has been a great honour to serve as senior minister in the Minns Labor government. I want to thank the Premier for his trust in me and for his friendship. I also want to thank my cabinet colleagues for their support. I’ve always had the best staff in Parliament and I love them all.”

Yesterday, Ms Haylen agreed to pay back the estimated $750 cost of a taxpayer-funded driver she used to attend a private lunch.
According to the vehicle’s official logbook, the 446-kilometre round trip saw the Government driver travel from Sydney to Ms Haylen’s home on the Swansea peninsula, south of Newcastle.
The driver dropped Ms Haylen and her friends, which included NSW Housing Minister, Rose Jackson, to a restaurant at Brokenwood Wines in Pokolbin, where they enjoyed a long lunch.