新南威尔士民族领袖Dugald Saunders因家庭原因辞职,为2027年领导人竞选铺平了道路。 NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders resigns citing family reasons, paving way for 2027 leadership race.

新南威尔士民族领导人兼杜布博党党员Dugald Saunders因个人和家庭原因辞职,同时保证继续为选民服务。 Dugald Saunders, leader of the NSW Nationals and member for Dubbo, has resigned, citing personal and family reasons, while pledging to continue serving his electorate. 自2023年以来,在保罗·托勒接任党内内部挑战后,他领导了该党。 He led the party since 2023 after succeeding Paul Toole amid internal challenges. 潜在的继任者包括Paul Toole、Kevin Anderson、Gurmesh Singh和Steph Cooke,如果当选,她们将成为第一个领导该政党的妇女。 Potential successors include Paul Toole, Kevin Anderson, Gurmesh Singh, and Steph Cooke, who would become the first woman to lead the party if elected. 预计领导人竞选将很快在2027年州选举之前开始。 The leadership race is expected to begin soon ahead of the 2027 state election.