Natalie Ward expected to become deputy, pending a change to internal party rules
But it is understood there is an intention to install her as deputy leader in a fortnight’s time, if the party is able to alter rules that stop upper house members from taking leadership roles.Announcing the results, the new party whip and Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, said he was “pleased” with the results.email newsletters for your daily news roundupEntering Parliament House on Friday morning, Speakman said he was on a “united team with Damien Tudehope and Natalie Ward”.
Ward is widely regarded as the future of the Liberals in NSW despite multiple attempts to promote her further failing including a bid to move her into the lower house last year. Ahead of the state election, Tudehope resigned from the cabinet, saying he did not want revelations that he held shares in the major toll road owner Transurban to be a distraction for the party.
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