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Miklos Bolza

Lawyer warns against 'misuse' of Liberal Party status

An ex-staffer is suing the NSW Liberals claiming she was unfairly blocked from preselection. (Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Despite being aware of serious allegations of misconduct, the Liberal Party was able to sit on its hands and do nothing because it did not have to face the legal consequences, a court has heard.

Former ministerial staffer Natalie Baini is suing the NSW division of the Liberal Party claiming she was unfairly blocked from being preselected for the inner west Sydney seat of Reid at the 2019 federal election.

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