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Teal wave can't live up to hype but NSW indi MPs grow

The Liberal Party has conceded formerly ultra-safe Wakehurst to the local mayor as another independent councillor remains hopeful in her fight south of Sydney.

AAP · Mar 26, 2023

NSW National Party chair 'disappointed' with election result in state's west, says Liberals need to 'navel gaze'

The Nationals have failed to regain seats in what was once party heartland in western NSW, as divisions in the Coalition parties come under scrutiny after its NSW election loss.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

NSW Labor gets down to business a day after resounding victory

NSW Labor gets down to work a day after its resounding victory, as senior leaders gather to "talk about responsibilities" and put plans in place.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean rules out contesting Liberal Party's top job after Dominic Perrottet steps down

Soul-searching starts at Liberal headquarters after a crushing defeat to Labor in the NSW election, as deputy leader Matt Kean says he won't be contesting the party's top job.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

Australia is now almost entirely held by Labor – but that doesn't necessarily make life easier for leaders

When Dominic Perrottet gave a gracious concession speech after his defeat in the New South Wales election on Saturday night, it was hard to avoid favourable comparison with the United States. There was no sign of rancour or hyper-partisanship. He praised Labor’s Chris Minns for a clean campaign. He predicted…

The Conversation · Mar 26, 2023

Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family

Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.

AAP · Mar 26, 2023

Voice referendum advice won't be released

Advice from the nation's top lawyer on the wording of the proposed change to the constitution for the Indigenous voice to parliament will not be released.

AAP · Mar 25, 2023

Liberals say NSW loss is warning to reject ‘extreme and divisive’ politics

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has warned his party against lurching further to the extreme end of politics after the NSW election drubbing.

The New Daily · Mar 25, 2023

Libs should avoid 'margins' after NSW election defeat

Federal Liberals are weighing in on their party's defeat at the NSW election, urging it not to veer too far from the mainstream.

AAP · Mar 25, 2023

Chris Minns vows to ‘govern for everybody’ after NSW election win; arrest at Sydney anti-abortion protest – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023