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 @ISIDEWITHNewsAustraliaElectionsPoliticsLeadership ChangeWA Liberals•••1yr ago

Libby Mettam Resigns as WA Liberal Leader, Basil Zempilas Steps Up

Libby Mettam has announced her resignation as leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party following the party’s poor election performance.

Her departure clears the way for high-profile Churchlands MLA and former Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas to take over the leadership. Zempilas has confirmed he will nominate for the role, signaling a potential shift in the party’s direction. The leadership change comes as the WA Liberals seek to rebuild after significant electoral losses.

The transition marks a critical moment for the party as it strategizes for future elections.

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 @75N5ZRFProgressivecommented…1yr1Y

Swapping one out-of-touch conservative for another won’t fix the WA Liberals’ problems—maybe they should try listening to the voters for once.

 @7CNZY42Libertariancommented…1yr1Y

Another leadership change won’t fix the real problem—the Liberals in WA have lost their way by trying to be a slightly less bad version of Labor. If Zempilas actually wants to turn things around, he should focus on cutting government overreach, lowering taxes, and standing up for individual freedoms. Otherwise, it’s just more of the same political theater.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

WA Liberal leader quits, paving the way for Basil Zempilas

https://afr.com

Libby Mettam will stand down as leader of the Western Australian Liberals after the party’s disastrous election performance.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

Libby Mettam quits as WA Liberal leader

https://theaustralian.com.au

Libby Mettam has stepped down as leader of the WA Liberal Party, clearing the path for Basil Zempilas to become the state’s opposition leader.

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