Qld's troubled arts minister quits February 15, 2013 - 12:56PM The Queensland premier says he didn't ask for the resignation of his troubled arts minister, but says she's done the right thing by the government. Arts and IT Minister Ros Bates has resigned from cabinet, citing health and family reasons. She has faced months of pressure over allegations of nepotism involving her son's government job, her contact with lobbyists, and extended absences for health reasons. Premier Campbell Newman told reporters she'd "done the right thing by her family, her constituents, and the government." He said he'd accepted her resignation with regret and did not ask her to quit, but he didn't ask her to stay on either. "Ros has done an outstanding job under difficult circumstances," Mr Newman said. Unfortunately the demanding role has taken a toll personally and on her health, and she had decided not to risk those issues impacting on the performance of her duties. I commend her for her decision.