US EditionWA Liberal leader quits after election loss
- Libby Mettam announced she will step down as WA Liberals leader after insufficient support from colleagues following an election defeat.
- Basil Zempilas, newly elected to parliament, is positioned to become the new leader of the WA Liberals.
- Mettam accepted responsibility for the party's recent defeat and noted leadership speculation contributed to the outcome.
- Zempilas confirmed his intention to lead the party and emphasized the need for experienced members to support newcomers.
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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…
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