NSW Liberal leader dismisses federal leadership takeover speculation amid state party crisis.

NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman dismissed reports of federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton considering a takeover of the state party, calling the intervention "premature." The state party is in crisis due to mismanagement at party headquarters, which led to the sacking of party director Richard Shields. The state party is considering legal action against the NSW Electoral Commission and maintaining democratic principles is emphasized by Premier Chris Minns.

August 19, 2024
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