Western Australia Liberal Leader Seeks Demotion Amid ‘Support for Basil’

Western Australia Liberal Leader Seeks Demotion Amid ‘Support for Basil’
City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas talks on stage during the Perth Scorchers Fan Day at Forrest Chase in Perth, Australia on Jan. 30, 2023. Paul Kane/Getty Images for Cricket Australia
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Libby Mettam says she will not continue as WA Liberals leader after it became clear she lacked the support of party colleagues after another significant election defeat.

The move opens the door for high-profile Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, who narrowly secured the seat of Churchlands at the recent election, to assume the leadership now he has been elected to parliament.