00:00In the evidence that you gave saying that no trial was approved by the board in May,
00:06Mr McDonald said yes, the trial was approved.
00:09And we initiated the inquiry into Australia Post's retail network
00:15off the back of your evidence at the last estimates.
00:20So did any of that play a role in your decision to resign?
00:27Senator, I decided to retire, not resign.
00:30And every day in post there are many, many topics that one could consider
00:35and contribute to such a decision.
00:37Again, I categorically deny the assertions that you've made
00:42in relation to me misleading the committee and will continue to deny them.
00:46I've always been very transparent, open and honest in my evidence.
00:50The decision was purely a personal one.
00:53I am 65 next month.
00:55I know I don't look it, and it's been a decision that has been coming for some time.
