Gallop quits because of depression

[CruizinEB]

Geoff Gallop has resigned as Western Australia's premier, and from parliament, after revealing he is suffering from depression.

Dr Gallop, who advised cabinet of his decision after returning from leave on Monday, told journalists his resignation came after he sought advice from doctors about his illness last week.

"Living with depression is a very debilitating experience which affects different people in different ways," he said.

"My doctors advise me that with treatment, time and rest, this illness is very curable.

"However, I cannot be certain how long (it will take)."

WA Treasurer Eric Ripper, who was acting premier while Dr Gallop was on leave, will continue in the position.

Dr Gallop, who is less than a year into his second term as WA premier, said it had been an enormous privilege and pleasure to serve the state but his condition had placed great pressure on his family.

"What has made this announcement all the more difficult today is that I love being premier, I love the work, I love the state, and I love its people," he said.

"My commitment to politics has always been 100 per cent plus, I now need that time to restore my health and wellbeing."

Dr Gallop's family members and cabinet colleagues were by his side as he announced his resignation.

He refused to take questions, and said he would not do any further media interviews.

Dr Gallop was first elected WA premier on February 10, 2001.

He was elected for a second term in February last year

info found on http://au.news.yahoo.com

[Sourbastard]

If I lived in Perth, I'd be depressed too.

[Casper]

Great, got to there next week. Knowing my luck there will be a civil war over there and I'll be hit with a glass of sparkling wine or, god forbid, a stashed stubbie of swan larger! :

[CruizinEB]

Originally Posted by sourbastard

If I lived in Perth, I'd be depressed too.

god he's on the SA water again

[Sourbastard]

Originally Posted by CruizinEB

god he's on the SA water again

you aint a man till you can skull a glass of adelaide mud. Besides. It tastes better then WA beer, and has less then half the laxative effect.

[svo347]

And less the alc content too sour

[svo347]

Strange that most of our pollies sometime have gone out due to mental problems...

[Casper]

Originally Posted by svo347

Strange that most of our pollies sometime have gone out due to mental problems...

Scarier that most have them have got IN with the same problems. :

[Sourbastard]

Originally Posted by svo347

And less the alc content too sour

Adelaide water doesnt need alcohol. Its got more active chemicals then a glass of cocaine mixed with napisan.

[Casper]

Originally Posted by sourbastard

Adelaide water doesnt need alcohol. Its got more active chemicals then a glass of cocaine mixed with napisan.

Well, that explains a lot. Driving through Adelaide I just thought they were big piles of salt.. next time I'll just jump on in and start snorting (and hope its not the napisan pile) _2:

[Sourbastard]

If my sinuses ruptured any more, id have a blowhole on my head like a dolphin.

[Casper]

Originally Posted by sourbastard

If my sinuses ruptured any more, id have a blowhole on my head like a dolphin.

Speaking of blowholes, that brings us neatly back to Geoff Gallop!

[TuMor]

Wow thats just THE most INTERESTING news EVER.


*Awaits another classic SB reply*

[Sourbastard]

I got nothing.

[CruizinEB]

even mods post whore mmmmm

[Sourbastard]

A) posts dont count in the bar
b) atleast what we were discussing was more interesting then your topic
c) check your tait worms regularly