Werriwa: no Liberal candidate
According to yesterday’s SMH, the Liberals will not be contesting the seat of Werriwa.
The state executive of the NSW Liberal Party decided at a meeting not to contest the by-election prompted by Mr Latham’s resignation due to illness in January.
NSW Liberal state president Chris McDiven said the decision was made after careful consideration and consultation.
“The party has consulted widely with the local community, party members and the federal and state parliamentary wings,” Mr McDiven said in a statement.
As the Greens have gone for a greenhorn, Labor only needs to worry about a high profile independent. This race is starting to look over before it begins.