MEMBER for Parkes Mark Coulton delivered his valedictory speech at Federal Parliament's House of Representatives on Monday ahead of his imminent retirement in early next year.

Mr Coulton has held the seat for 17 years, and said he is ready for the phase.

“I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my life," he said. "My wife Robin and I have put everything into the last 18 years.

“I've re...