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NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party select Sue Gilroy to contest Upper Hunter by-election
The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (SFF) are likely to be the only party that has a female candidate in the Upper Hunter by-election.
Key points:
- The Upper Hunter by-election will take place on May 22
- The Nationals have lost three seats to the SFF in less than five years
- MP Michael Johnsen resigned after being accused of rape, triggering the by-election
President of the Singleton Business Chamber Sue Gilroy will this morning be introduced as the candidate for the SFF at the launch of the minority party’s campaign to take the seat from the Nationals.
The Nationals have held the seat for 90 years and if they lose it, the Berejiklian government will be in minority.
Ms Gilroy has been at the helm of the Business Chamber for three and a half…
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