Former Rudd and Gillard government minister Jenny Macklin has announced she is retiring from federal politics.
The veteran Labor MP has held the Melbourne seat of Jagajaga for 22 years and served on the government or opposition frontbench for that time.
"As the longest serving Labor woman in the House of Representatives, ever, It's also time for the next generation," Ms Macklin said in a statement on Friday.
While she will be departing parliament, Ms Macklin will not be stepping back from public policy or public life.
"I will continue to do all I can for my local community and to be an advocate for a more equal Australia," she said.
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