Resignation On 16 January 2006 Gallop announced he was resigning as premier and retiring from politics to aid his recovery from depression. He addressed a news conference stating that "in the interests of my health and my family I have decided to rethink my career". Deputy Premier and Treasurer Eric Ripper took over from Gallop as Acting Premier, pending a leadership vote at the State Labor Caucus. Alan Carpenter was elected unopposed and was sworn in on 25 January 2006.
Resignation On 16 January 2006 Gallop announced he was resigning as premier and retiring from politics to aid his recovery from depression He addressed a news conference stating that "in the interests of my health and my fami.ly I have decided to rethink my career". Deputy Premier and, Treasurer Eric Ripper took over from Gallop as Acting Premier pending a leadership vote at the State Labor Caucus. Alan Carpenter was el.ected unopposed and was sworn in on 25 January 2006