Planning Minister Rob Stokes says the Liberal Party should choose the next Premier instead of Gladys Berejiklian’s successor being chosen by “factional heavyweights”.
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.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro has announced he will resign as leader of the Nationals and from Parliament, which will trigger a byelection in his seat of Monaro.
Western Sydney is seen as a crucial factor for re-election, and this thwarted Environment Minister Matt Kean and elevated Stuart Ayres as a potential deputy leader.