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Kellie Sloane, a first-term lawmaker and former journalist, was elected leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party unopposed Friday, becoming the third woman to lead the state opposition.
Sloane, 52, who represents the affluent Sydney electorate of Vaucluse, replaces Mark Speakman after he was removed by colleagues who said he failed to gain traction with voters. Natalie Ward was re-elected deputy leader in the party room vote.
The new leader faces significant challenges, including navigating contentious housing policy debates and overcoming damage to the Liberal brand from federal party infighting. Recent polls show Liberal support below 30% in several states, a level political analysts say makes winning government nearly impossible.
Sloane, the opposition health spokesperson known for attacking the government over hospital emergency departments, has backing from party elder statesmen including former Prime Minister John Howard. She told colleagues the leadership was “an incredible honour” and pledged to “work for NSW.”
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