Tag: Berejiklian

New South Wales Deputy Premier Resigns Following Resignation of Premier Gladys Berejiklian

John Barilaro, NSW Deputy Premier and Leader of the National Party, has announced his resignation from politics on Oct. 4 after five years in leadership. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Barilaro dismissed rumours that he would be running for the federal election and said he would be leaving politics entirely. “I am going…


Mad Max Prequel ‘Furiosa’ to Be Filmed in New South Wales

The prequel to Academy Award Winning Mad Max: Fury Road is set to be filmed in New South Wales and is expected to become the biggest film ever made in Australia. Director George Miller is preparing to shoot Furiosa starring Chris Hemsworth, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Yahya Abdul Mateen II in June 2021 as the fifth instalment…


Malcolm Turnbull Dumped As Chair of Clean Energy Board

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been removed from his position as chair of the New South Wales Net-Zero Emissions and Clean Economy Board, only a week after his appointment. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that while she admired and respected Turnbull, his appointment “unfortunately for everyone concerned … was proving to be a distraction”. The…


Malcolm Turnbull Dropped As Chair of Clean Energy Board

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been removed from his position as chair of the New South Wales Net-Zero Emissions and Clean Economy Board, only a week after his appointment. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that while she admired and respected Turnbull, his appointment “unfortunately for everyone concerned … was proving to be a distraction”. The…


NSW Coalition May Lose House Majority in Up Coming By-election

The New South Wales Coalition is expecting a loss in the upcoming by-election following Upper Hunter National MP Michael Johnsen’s resignation. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that the Liberal-National Coalition would need a “miracle” to win the seat previously filled by Johnsen. Deputy Premier John Barilaro called for Johnsen’s immediate resignation and suspension from the National…