NSW Liberal Party Faces Crisis After Missing Nomination Deadline
Over 100 candidates barred from local elections, leading to leadership upheaval and potential legal action.
- State director Richard Shields has been sacked following the administrative failure.
- The error leaves eight councils without any Liberal candidates and affects multiple others.
- Senior party members express outrage, calling the situation catastrophic and unprecedented.
- Affected councillors consider legal action and demand reimbursement for campaign expenses.
- The blunder could significantly impact the Liberal Party's performance in upcoming elections.
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