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NSW Liberal Leader Safe From Leadership Challenge After By-election Loss

Kellie Sloane was touted as a potential leadership candidate in the future.
NSW Liberal Leader Safe From Leadership Challenge After By-election Loss
NSW 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 (NSW) Liberal MP Kellie Sloane has ruled out a challenge to Opposition leader Mark Speakman following the Kiama by-election.

Labor won the state seat after former Liberal turned independent Gareth Ward stepped down following a jury finding him guilty of sexual assault.

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]