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The Latest Breaking News from Mark Speakman

Liberal MP Taylor Martin apologises for ‘ugly and undignified’ breakup text messages

NSW upper house member says he was young and inexperienced and pledges to cooperate with investigation into the matter

The Guardian - AU

Gladys Berejiklian says she always served public interest as senior Liberals speak out in support

Former premier says almost 700-page Icac report is being examined by her legal team

The Guardian - AU

Broken promise accusation as kids sport vouchers change

Higher-income families will be excluded from a kids' sport and arts program to ease costs on NSW taxpayers, leading to accusations of a broken promise.

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OneCrown administrator discovered sacking via radio

An administrator handling the troubled NSW cemetery sector has claimed she found out she had been sacked after receiving a phone call from a radio producer.

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NSW government refuses to guarantee extension of Kids Voucher program beyond June

The government is under pressure to fund the program, introduced by the Coalition in 2018, which gives parents and carers of school-aged children money for sport or recreational activities.

ABC News

NSW premier tells ministers not to directly respond to questions from MP Gareth Ward

Chris Minns says committee will determine if the Kiama MP, charged with sexual assault, is again suspended from parliament

The Guardian - AU

Ben Franklin defies NSW Nationals leadership by securing upper house presidency

Ben Franklin nominates himself for the position a day after state party leader Paul Toole is booted out in a leadership spill.

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New South Wales parliament has more women than ever but gender parity not yet in reach

Women's representation in today's sitting parliament is up in New South Wales, but it still falls below the national average. So, could a statewide quota see all parties reach gender parity by the next election?

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NSW Nationals leadership spill sees Paul Toole replaced by Dugald Saunders

The New South Wales Nationals have replaced their leader Paul Toole just weeks after reinstating him over claims he misled the party.

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Paul Toole axed as NSW Nationals leader, sending Coalition into a spin on eve of parliament’s return

Former deputy premier faced leadership spill after colleague Ben Franklin accused of him of misleading colleagues

The Guardian - AU

Matt Kean returns to frontbench as NSW shadow cabinet line-up revealed

Kean has been appointed health minister in Mark Speakman's shadow cabinet, five weeks after the state election.

ABC News

Conservative NSW parties will benefit from shunning of Mark Latham, experts say

Shooters party and potentially Liberal Democrats may have more influence in upper house as One Nation becomes marginalised

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: PM pledges billions for healthcare overhaul; Lehrmann free to pursue defamation; and a Cleopatra controversy

National cabinet agrees to measures including Medicare changes and plans to address rental crisis

The Guardian - AU

NSW Liberals yet to decide if they’re for the Voice or against it

The incoming NSW Liberal Party leader has refused to commit to supporting or opposing the proposed Indigenous Voice to parliament

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NSW Liberals leader vows to modernise party, win power

Former attorney-general Mark Speakman says the NSW Liberals will need to modernise ahead of the 2027 election as they seek to return to power.

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No 'captain's call' on voice position from NSW Liberals

The new leader of the NSW Liberals has backed away from the former government's position on the voice to parliament, saying the decision is not his call.

The New Daily

Watch: Optus class action, New NSW Liberals leader, Murdoch defamation

Watch: Mark Speakman has been voted the new leader of the NSW Liberals one month after former premier Dominic Perrottet resigned. Optus has been hit with

The Guardian - AU

Mark Speakman elected leader of the NSW Liberal party

Natalie Ward expected to become deputy, pending a change to internal party rules

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NSW Liberal Party elects Mark Speakman as new leader

Former attorney-general Mark Speakman is confirmed as the new New South Wales Liberal Party leader following the resignation of Dominic Perrottet.

The New Daily

Cronulla MP Mark Speakman elected NSW Liberal leader

The NSW Liberals have elected a moderate MP from Cronulla to lead the party in opposition after its defeat at the state election.

The Guardian - AU

Advice on voice a ‘cynical political tactic’ to confuse voters, Coalition claims – as it happened

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NSW Liberal leadership: Mark Speakman eyes deals to firm up position before vote

Matt Kean is understood to be in frame for shadow health role as Natalie Ward seeks upper house leadership

The Guardian - AU

Chris Minns to axe department secretaries in sweeping changes to NSW public service

Premier cites major challenges including budget woes as reasons for changes less than a month after Labor’s election victory

AAP

NSW Liberals land on date to consider leadership

Rudderless since losing the election, the NSW Liberals will formally consider who takes the reins in opposition at an upcoming party room meeting..

The New Daily

Speakman firms as favourite to lead NSW Liberals

The state's former attorney-general Mark Speakman is the favourite to lead the NSW Liberals in opposition when the the party room votes.

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