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- NSW Labor MP Hugh McDermott announced his resignation before the 2027 state election.
- He, a 12-year veteran and parliamentary secretary to the attorney-general, gave no reason for leaving.
- McDermott told Prospect voters he will continue serving the community in a different role.
- Labor headquarters is urging male backbenchers to retire to achieve its 50 percent gender-representation target.
- Party needs two male MPs to depart, with Stephen Bali, David Mehan and Edmond Atalla named as retirees.
