Libby Mettam has passed one of the first major tests of her leadership, with powerbroker Nick Goiran stepping aside as the parliamentary Liberal Party's secretary.
Within minutes of taking the top job on Monday, Ms Mettam declared a "line in the sand" by taking aim at a factional group known as The Clan — which included Mr Goiran and his colleague Peter Collier — saying their influence had turned voters away from the party.
