Robert McClelland tipped to retire

FORMER federal attorney-general Robert McClelland will retire from politics at the next federal election.

Mr McClelland, who was dumped from the front bench by Prime Minister Julia Gillard after he supported Kevin Rudd in a leadership challenge in early 2012, confirmed his decision on Tuesday afternoon.

"After almost 17 years in federal parliament my decision has not been taken lightly," he said in a statement.

It follows discussions with family and friend over the Christmas break.

Mr McClelland is the Labor MP for the seat of Barton in Sydney.

"I take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the constituents of Barton," he said.

Former NSW Labor premier Morris Iemma is being touted as a possible ALP candidate for Mr McClelland's seat.

Mr McClelland was elected to federal parliament in 1996 and became the shadow attorney-general in 1998.

He became federal attorney-general in 2007, when Mr Rudd led Labor to victory over the coalition Howard government.

In 2011, he became minister for housing, homelessness and emergency management.

But the Rudd supporter lost his position in March, after Ms Gillard fought off a challenge from Mr Rudd, who had lost the prime ministership in 2010.

Mr McClelland thanked his family, staff, friends and supporters.

"I wish my successor all the very best in the important and tremendously satisfying role that lies ahead for him or her and I look forward to continuing to make a contribution to the Australian community in the next stage of my professional career," he added.

Comment is being sought from Mr Iemma.

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