Damien Tudehope, a former Perrottet-era minister and current shadow minister, faces a looming preselection challenge from Hunter-based right-winger Blake Keating for a winnable spot on the NSW Liberal upper house ticket ahead of the March election. Meanwhile, expelled former Liberal MP Taylor Martin has lodged an appeal against his expulsion, sparking speculation of a last-minute re-election bid.
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Blake Keating
New South Wales Liberal Party candidate seeking preselection