Fred Nile bows out after 'record' term

The 'grandfather' of the NSW upper house, Rev Fred Nile, has given his valedictory speech. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

In his final speech to the NSW parliament, the state's longest-serving MP said he longs for a world without gambling, sex work and drugs.

Rev Fred Nile, 88, will have served in the NSW parliament for 42 years when he retires, a record in NSW.