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Dominic Perrottet Wins Race To Become Next NSW Premier

AUSTRALIA

Dominic Perrottet is set to become the next New South Wales Premier after winning a snap election to become leader of NSW Liberals.

  • Perrottet has served as Treasurer of New South Wales and was deputy leader of NSW Liberals.
  • He defeated Planning Minister Rob Stokes with 39 votes to 5, which came as no surprise.
  • NSW Jobs Minister Stuart Ayres will succeed Perrottet as deputy leader of NSW Liberals.
  • The ballot was called after Gladys Berejiklian suddenly announced her resignation as NSW Premier on Friday. Berejiklian did not attend this morning's party room meeting and election.

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