Federal Liberal party to forcibly take over NSW division after ‘scathing’ nominations debacle review Committee will be appointed for 10 months and the NSW Liberals have until next Thursday to comply The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2024
Feds step in to take over embattled state Liberals Two Victorians are among three ex-politicians who will take command of the NSW Liberal Party after factional rifts and admin failures beset the division. AAP · Sep 3, 2024
Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear Regis Resources says it has a big task ahead of it to proceed with a gold mine in country NSW, part of which has been blocked by a federal protection order. AAP · Aug 28, 2024
Legal fight looms as Libs drop plan on lawyer's advice Candidates who have been left unelectable after a Liberal Party paperwork stuff-up are considering legal action, as the party abandons its own litigation. AAP · Aug 19, 2024
Former NSW Coalition government was warned recycled soil products posed ‘unacceptable risks’ Exclusive: Environment watchdog advised in 2021 the material ‘should not be used broadly’, before backing away from proposals to tighten regulations The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024
Speakman backs NSW Liberals taking legal action over council election deadline Party exploring ‘all viable legal options’ to submit failed council nominations but law experts doubtful over chance of success The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024
Talk of Dutton intervention in NSW Liberals 'premature' Federal MPs' desire to step in and right the NSW Liberal Party ship are understandable but premature, the state leader says as the party's crisis continues. AAP · Aug 19, 2024
Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties The NSW Liberal Party has wrapped up a calamitous week by appointing a new state director after the predecessor was sacked for not submitting nomination forms. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
Party’s administrative error rules out 100 candidates from running in Australian election State party director apologises, blaming failure to complete paperwork on ‘limited resources’ The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024
‘Shocked and gutted’: NSW Liberal councillors mull legal action against own party over administrative disaster Fallout continues over Liberal party’s failure to lodge paperwork to nominate 136 candidates in upcoming council local government elections The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2024
Lib candidates consider legal action after blunder ruins election hopes 'I am deeply saddened and struggling to find any clear answers.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2024
'Crisis of leadership': Hunter Liberal members' fury at party's nomination bungle Wide-reaching fallout from Liberal Party nomination bungle. Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2024
Mark Speakman calls on NSW Liberal director to resign after ‘monumental stuff-up’ over council elections Opposition leader says Richard Shields should ‘fall on his sword’ after party fails to nominate key candidates The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2024
'Mind-boggling' nomination failure sparks Liberal upset The NSW Liberal Party director is defying calls to resign after "incompetence" left more than 130 candidates off upcoming election ballots. AAP · Aug 14, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2024 Liberal nomination 'debacle' splits Hunter council in 'worst act of mismanagement' Maitland members appear to be swept up in the nomination scandal.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024 Philip Ruddock accuses property developers of backing campaign to oust him as Hornsby mayor Former Howard government minister will lose mayorship after being beaten by Warren Waddell in preselection ballot
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2024 Former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet announces resignation from parliament Liberal MP says he will formally resign next month after 13-year political career to take up a senior role with mining giant BHP in Washington
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2024 ‘Egg on his face’: Wes Fang again blasts NSW Liberal leader just hours after Coalition peace deal Fang launches fresh tirade against Mark Speakman after opposition leader questioned his Wagga Wagga credentials
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2024 Shorten says senator’s suspension gives all parties time to ‘work out what’s important’ – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Jul 1, 2024 Coalition calls truce amid bickering over MP's sacking The Liberal and National parties in NSW claim to have struck a peace deal but it didn't stop a tense back-and-forth between their leaders.
AAP · Jul 1, 2024 Coalition set for crisis talks after Nats MP sacked The future of the NSW coalition is up in the air after the state opposition leader sacked a Nationals MP for publicly chastising him.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2024 NSW Coalition at risk of collapse after Nationals leader backs Wes Fang in spat with Liberals Dugald Saunders took issue with Liberal leader Mark Speakman who sacked Fang from the shadow ministry over comments about a Wagga Wagga trip
AAP · Jun 28, 2024 State coalition in disarray as Speakman 'sacks' Nats MP NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has doubled down on his shadow cabinet sacking of Nationals MP Wes Fang after the coalition partner questioned his authority.
AAP · Jun 20, 2024 'Shameless' NSW budget blasted for lack of support The NSW opposition says Labor's second state budget is sorely lacking in direct cost-of-living relief at a time people across the state are crying out for it.
AAP · Jun 18, 2024 Deals beyond 'baseline' pay rise could fuel budget pain Several unions want worker pay packets to rise beyond the NSW government's offer, but critics warn going further could hurt the budget for years.