Lloyd concedes

Former Liberal Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd has conceded the likelihood of defeat, thanking the people of Robertson for their support during his time as their representative in parliament.

"It has become clear that it is highly unlikely that I will gain enough votes to win the seat of Robertson", Mr Lloyd said.

"I congratulate Belinda Neal on her successful campaign and wish Belinda and her husband, John Della Bosca every success in representing the residents of the Central Coast at both State and Federal Government levels.

"I wish to thank all those Central Coast residents who have assisted and supported my efforts over the past 12 years as the Federal Member for Robertson.

"I have always maintained that to be elected to the Australian Parliament is one of the greatest honours anyone can receive.

"I hope that I have lived up to the community's expectations during that time.

"I also wish to thank my loyal and hard-working staff, who have always maintained a community friendly office and it is due to their efforts that election result was so close - even though there was a large national swing towards Kevin Rudd.

"I need to also thank the members and supporters of the Liberal Party who have worked so hard not just in this election but also in the 1996, 1998, 2001 and 2004 Federal elections when we have been successful.

Press release, 5 Dec 2007 Jim Lloyd, former Member for Robertson