2023 New South Wales National Party leadership spills
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5 April 2023
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8 May 2023
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The 2023 New South Wales National Party leadership spills were a series of leadership spills held following the 2023 state election, where the Liberal-National Coalition lost power and returned to Opposition for the first time in 12 years.
The first spill was held on 5 April 2023. Although incumbent leader Paul Toole was challenged by Dugald Saunders, Toole remained leader, winning the ballot eight votes to seven, with one informal vote. Bronnie Taylor remained deputy leader.
The Nationals' senior Coalition partner, the Liberal Party, also later held a leadership election following the resignation of Dominic Perrottet. Mark Speakman won the state's Liberal leadership, Natalie Ward won the state's deputy leadership and Damien Tudehope was re-elected Upper House leader.
Following Ben Franklin's decision to nominate as Upper House President, a second spill was held on 8 May 2023. Saunders successfully replaced Toole as leader.