Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath to quit politics at the end of the year

Yvette D’Ath says she wants to find more balance in her life. (ABC News: Chris Gillette)

Queensland’s Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has announced she will not contest the next state election.

In a post on social media, Ms D’Ath, who is the member for Redcliffe, said the decision had not been made “lightly”.

“My decision to not recontest is based on many considerations, but not least that it is time to try to find more balance in my life, to allow myself to look after me, after what will almost be 17 years of serving the people of Queensland,” she said.

“Firstly, I want to thank the former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk for her friendship, leadership, and her support over the past 10 years.

“I also want to acknowledge and thank Premier Steven Miles for his support over many years, including during my time as health minister.”

‘Still much work to do’

Ms D’Ath said she would continue as attorney-general through to the election.

“There is still much work to do in my portfolio and I look forward to continuing my engagement with the various sectors, including the domestic and family violence and sexual violence sectors, to implement the reforms needed to deliver real change for the people of Queensland,” she said.

“We have an ambitious agenda before October, and I intend on delivering on that for the people of Queensland, as I have always done.”

Ms D’Ath said while she retained the passion and drive to continue to serve the people of Queensland “it is better to leave politics when people are still asking me to stay, rather than telling me to go”.

“My son Cameron and daughter Emma, who were only four and six when I won federal pre-selection and are now 21 and 23. I look forward to enjoying the opportunity to watch them make their own way in this world.

“And I thank the people of Redcliffe. It’s an extraordinary community made up of passionate, hardworking and generous people.”