“It’s the toughest job and the best job that I have ever had, and it has been an enormous honour,” he told reporters on Thursday morning.

“My job is not done, I’ve got some work to do, get legislation through parliament,” he said.

Stephen Jones highlighted gambling reform and standing up for marriage equality as among his prouest moments in parliament. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Jones is also known for his work on , ensuring providers do credit line checks and adhere to minimum standards and hardship requirements.

“And that is where I’ve put myself and it has been one of the great honours of my life to have been the member for this amazing area and a minister in this fantastic government.”

Urging voters not to choose division, Jones said: “I think we’re better than that.”