WA Liberal leader quits after election loss

Western Australia Liberal Leader Seeks Demotion Amid ‘Support for Basil’

Libby Mettam says she will not continue as WA Liberals leader after it became clear she lacked the support of party colleagues after another significant election defeat. The move opens the door for high-profile Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, who narrowly secured the seat of Churchlands at the recent election, to assume the leadership now he has been elected to parliament. Mettam said she would step forward as a candidate for the role of deputy…

WA Liberal leader quits after election loss

Libby Mettam has quit as Liberal leader and high-profile new MP Basil Zempilas has put his hand up for the role.

TV star tipped to be new state Lib leader

The TV star, sport commentator and Lord Mayor of Perth is putting his hand up to lead the WA Liberals after the recent state election loss.

Mettam resigns as Basil looks to step up as Liberal leader

Libby Mettam has stepped down as Liberal leader in the wake of the party’s disastrous State election defeat, clearing the way for Basil Zempilas.

Liberal leader seeks demotion amid 'support for Basil'

A state Liberal leader says she does not have the support to continue following another heavy election defeat...

Liberal leader to resign, seek deputy role after loss

WA Liberals leader Libby Mettam says she does not have the support to continue following another heavy defeat for the party at the state election.