Why did lachlan maquarie resign from governor?

Lachlan Macquarie resigned as Governor of New South Wales in 1822 due to a combination of political pressures and conflicts with the British government. His progressive policies toward the emancipated convicts and his vision for the colony faced opposition from colonial officials and the British authorities, leading to tensions. Additionally, a change in the British administration and the arrival of a new secretary of state for the colonies further influenced his decision to step down. Macquarie's resignation marked the end of a transformative period in the development of New South Wales.