Dugald Saunders
Dugald Saunders is an Australian politician and member of the New South Wales Parliament, representing the Dubbo electorate. He has served in various ministerial roles, including Minister for Agriculture. Recently, he has been in the news due to a controversy surrounding the use of a Rural Fire Service jet for a personal trip to the Hunter Valley, raising questions about the appropriateness of his travel expenses and the use of taxpayer-funded resources.
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Saunders left the job citing personal reasons.
NSW Liberals prepare for challenge as Speakman’s hold on leadership disintegrates
Australia· 2025-11-19
Dugald Saunders abruptly resigned on Monday morning.
Gurmesh Singh elected NSW Nationals leaderAustralia· 2025-11-18
Dugald Saunders has abruptly resigned as party leader with immediate effect.
NSW Nationals leader steps downAustralia· 2025-11-17
Nationals leader in NSW Dugald Saunders agreed in principle with the federal Nationals’ cheaper, better and fairer plan.
Leaked polling reveals Coalition faces electoral peril over emissions policyAustralia· 2025-11-16
Dugald Saunders is the NSW Nationals leader who has been vocal about the renewables rollout.
The NSW Liberals have picked a side in the housing war. Now they face their next fightAustralia· 2025-10-15
Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders offered a joint apology to the Indian community.
NSW Liberal leader sorry for Jacinta Price's "deep hurt" to Indian AustraliansAustralia· 2025-09-09
Dugald Saunders described the government's decision as a 'massively crushing blow' to the timber industry.
Three reasons Minns backed the full Great Koala National ParkAustralia· 2025-09-07
Dugald Saunders' spokeswoman stated they were awaiting a report from an inquiry before finalizing their position.
Coalition divided as Liberals accuse Minns of 'US-style political horse-trading'Australia· 2025-09-04
The office of Nationals leader Dugald Saunders was contacted for comment.
Barilaro Brumby Bill coming back to divide NSW CoalitionAustralia· 2025-08-05
Dugald Saunders is the leader of the NSW Nationals.
The byelection that exposed bad blood in feuding NSW CoalitionAustralia· 2025-03-16
Dugald Saunders faced scrutiny for taking a ride on a Rural Fire Service jet for personal use.
NSW Labor, Liberals outdo each other over misuse of taxpayer fundsAustralia· 2025-02-26
