NSW Deputy Premier on Mental Health Leave Amid Koala Policy Fallout

NSW Deputy Premier on Mental Health Leave Amid Koala Policy Fallout
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro speaks to the media during a NRL media opportunity at Rugby League Central on August 10, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
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NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro is on mental health leave after a torrid fortnight dealing with the political fallout of his koala protection policy threat.

The outspoken NSW Nationals leader will miss next week’s parliamentary sittings and won’t return to his role for up to four weeks.