NSW Nationals deputy steps down after state election result

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Nationals deputy leader and NSW water minister Niall Blair has stepped down from his regional portfolio, a day after the state election

The NSW government minister for agriculture and water in the regions is stepping down a day after the state election.

Meanwhile, NSW Labor leader Michael Daley is facing a likely leadership challenge after the opposition performed below expectations in the weekend's state election. The Labor leader has only been in the top job for four months but after Saturday's poor result his days could well be numbered.

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