Former broadcaster confirmed to lead Liberals ‘reset’ in WA

Ex-media man pledges party reset in state Libs shake-up

A television broadcaster turned politician has taken leadership of the state Liberals and spruiked a new era for...

Former broadcaster confirmed to lead Liberals ‘reset’ in WA

It comes after the party suffered a third crushing defeat at the state election.

Basil Zempilas elected new WA Liberal leader

Basil Zempilas, a former broadcaster and Perth Lord Mayor, has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party. Zempilas’ election follows the party’s significant defeat in the recent state election and the subsequent resignation of former leader Libby Mettam, who will now serve as deputy leader. Zempilas, who secured the seat of Churchlands by a narrow margin, emphasised the need for a “total reset” of the party…