Waldron resigns from state cabinet

Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron has resigned from cabinet and will move to the back bench before the end of the year.

Mr Waldron, who is also minister for sport and recreation, is a former deputy leader of the WA Nationals Party.

He was elected as the member for Wagin in 2001 and became a cabinet minister in 2008.

Prior to entering politics, Mr Waldron managed a regional branch of real estate company Elders, and was general manager of the West Australian Country Football League.

The Nationals have the right to nominate a replacement minister, however Premier Colin Barnett will decide which portfolio the new minister is given.

According Mr Barnett, it will be several weeks before a decision is made on a replacement.