The Liberal leadership is wide open after NSW’s former treasurer Matt Kean ruled out running, while speculation is rising about defeat Premier’s Dom Perrottet’s future.
But the biggest surprise came from the ebullient deputy Liberal leader Mr Kean, the leader of the dominant moderate faction, who announced on Sunday he had decided against standing for the leadership. He also revealed he had decided against a return to the top rungs of the parliamentary team.“I have decided not to throw my hat in the ring for the NSW Liberal leadership,” Mr Kean said. “I have a young family and I would love to spend a little more time with them.
On Sunday, MPs said the bulk of discussion around potential leaders had centred on Mr Henskens and Mr Speakman, both of whom are barristers and senior counsels. Both had been touted on Saturday evening as potential starters by outgoing transport minister David Elliott. He said Labor ending up with 45 to 48 seats, in a parliament which required 47 votes for a majority, would produce a “hotly contested political environment”.
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