NSW Nationals Elect Gurmesh Singh as New Leader

Singh replaces Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders, who stepped down on Nov. 17 to spend more time with his family Pedestrians walk past the entrance to the New South Wales Parliament House building in Sydney CBD, Australia on Aug. 8, 2025. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images11/18/2025|Updated: 11/18/2025The New South Wales (NSW) Nationals have elected Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh as the new leader unopposed.Singh said it was honour to be elected by his peers to lead the NSW Nationals alongside new deputy leader Kevin Anderson.Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]Author’s Selected Articles