自由党领导人Libby Mettam在选举失败后辞职, Liberal leader Libby Mettam resigns after election loss, paving way for Basil Zempilas to lead.

自由党领袖Libby Mettam将辞去WA自由党领袖一职, Liberal leader Libby Mettam will step down as WA Liberals leader but aims to stay on as deputy after the party's recent election defeat. 此举可以让在议会中赢得席位的珀斯市长巴西尔·泽姆皮利亚斯勋爵接任领袖。 This move could allow Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, who won a seat in parliament, to take over as leader. Mettam承诺支持新领导人,不管他是谁,在星期二举行党间会议,讨论领导层的更替。 Mettam pledged support for the new leader, whoever it may be, with the party room meeting on Tuesday to discuss the leadership change.