Speakman
Speakman is a prominent figure in the New South Wales Liberal Party and has been involved in the state's political landscape, particularly as a moderate faction member. Recently, he faced significant challenges within the party, especially after a push to add members to a panel overseeing a clean-up effort was blocked by party leader Peter Dutton, marking a setback for the moderates in New South Wales.
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Speakman is the leader who faced challenges from his party members.
How NSW Liberals ousted leader after tumultuous 24 hours
Australia· 2025-11-21
Speakman would be assured a spot on the frontbench if he wanted one.
Liberal Leader Kellie Sloane outlines her vision for NSWAustralia· 2025-11-21
Speakman has not fronted the media for more than a week and is in hiding.
Alister Henskens and Kellie Sloane in stalemate over leadership challengeAustralia· 2025-11-19
Speakman had asked for more time after the September Kiama byelection loss to improve the opposition’s performance.
Liberals defy Nationals in emissions policy splitAustralia· 2025-11-18
Speakman reached his highest popularity rating since taking over the leadership of the Coalition.
Leaked polling reveals Coalition faces electoral peril over emissions policyAustralia· 2025-11-16
Speakman said he continued to back the 'long-standing' Coalition position as he accused the Minns government of having 'botched the rollout [of renewable energy]'.
Coalition partners may split on energy policyAustralia· 2025-11-05
Speakman said he wasn’t distracted by the 'mischief-makers' in his own party.
Labor favourite as voters head to polls after Gareth Ward downfallAustralia· 2025-09-12
Speakman said the bill has yet to be introduced and second read.
Barilaro Brumby Bill coming back to divide NSW CoalitionAustralia· 2025-08-05
Speakman said, 'This isn’t about who thought of it first, it’s about protecting our kids and communities.'
Illegal tobacco and cigarette retailers could be evicted by landloard under proposed state government lawAustralia· 2025-07-22
Speakman stands up to anti-abortion campaigner.
Speakman stands up to anti-abortion campaignerAustralia· 2025-05-13
Speakman faced a major loss when Dutton blocked his push to add two NSW division members to the panel.
NSW Liberals launch class action over botched council nominationsAustralia· 2025-04-08
