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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader

Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane is expected to have the numbers within the moderate dominated party room to take the leadership.
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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader
NSW former Opposition Leader Mark Speakman speaks to the media during a press conference in Sydney, Australia on March 31, 2020. AAP Image/Joel Carrett
Monica O’Shea
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New South Wales Liberal leader Mark Speakman has resigned, just days after the Victorian Liberals replaced their leader.

The moderate faction Speakman has now thrown his support behind Shadow Health Minister Kellie Sloane to succeed him in the top job.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]