NSW Treasurer Matt Kean Elected State’s Deputy Liberal Leader

Matt Kean speaks during a press conference in Randwick in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2021. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

Treasurer Matt Kean has been elected unopposed as New South Wales (NSW) deputy Liberal leader as the state’s parliament resumes sitting after the winter break.

Government whip Nathaniel Smith announced on Tuesday Kean would take up the role.