“That conversation wasn’t a definite yes or no,” Lyn said, laughing.

“It was something I could see coming. We went to Tasmania in February for a holiday and we talked about it a lot.”

The pair have known each other for a very long time.

“We were in kindergarten together,” Lyn said.

“We’ve done everything together. Back in 1991 it was a joint decision and this time it was the same.”

Tony said his wife had been “incredible” right through his political lifetime.

While Lyn wasn’t an overly political person, Tony said she was “very community orientated”.

“We went to hundreds and hundreds of community activities over the years,” he said.

“She turns up for the community. She drove thousands of kilometres to get to things I couldn’t get to, because she was invited.

“Lyn’s probably got more respect in the electorate than I have – for all the right reasons.”