The NSW Liberal Party has elected its new leader after Dominic Perrottet stepped down from the role following the Coalition's election defeat last month.
Mr Speakman replaces Dominic Perrottet who stepped down from the role after the Coalition's election defeat last month.Mr Speakman was first elected to the parliament in 2011.
He held a variety of ministerial roles during the Coalition's 12 years in power, and was most recently the attorney-general. Cronulla MP Mark Speakman is the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard
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