John Barilaro has weighed into debate on who will be crowned the 46th Premier of New South Wales, throwing his support behind Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, after announcing he would resign as Deputy Premier.
The doomsday scenario could see the Coalition fighting six separate by-election battles, with the balance of power in Parliament at stake, and putting the new premier under instant pressure.
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro stepped aside from politics on Monday - only days after Premier Gladys Berejiklian s shock resignation - saying it was "the right time to hand over the reins".
Outgoing NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has praised Scott Morrison for his national leadership throughout the pandemic, backing the Prime Minister to deliver another election victory.