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Luke Costin

Former NSW deputy premier denies assault

Former NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro will contest charges he assaulted a news camera operator and damaged equipment, a court has been told.

Barilaro, 51, was not required to appear at Manly Local Court on Wednesday when his lawyer entered pleas of not guilty on the former deputy premier's behalf.

"We're not lying down on this one," lawyer Danny Eid told reporters.

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