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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Penry Buckley

Expulsions, allegations and ‘poison pills’: behind the drama holding up NSW parliament

NSW premier Chris Minns
NSW premier Chris Minns has faced a court defeat over protest laws, downplayed rumours of a falling out with the PM and ignited speculation that he will step down after the 2027 election. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

The New South Wales upper house this week suspended the government’s leader in the Legislative Council, Penny Sharpe, for 14 days.

But, like beheading a hydra, two more ministers appeared in her place to answer questions for NSW Labor.

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