NSW Liberal Party Seeks Extension for Nominations

The NSW Liberal Party is seeking a one-week extension to submit nominations for over 130 council candidates after missing the deadline due to administrative errors. Party president Don Harwin has contacted the NSW Electoral Commission, citing discretion allowed under the Local Government Act. The error has led to the party sacking state director Richard Shields and facing potential legal action from affected councillors. Election analysts estimate the blunder could cost the party over 50 seats. Senior party members have expressed outrage, describing it as one of the worst management failures in the party's history. The final list of candidates for the September 14 elections will be published soon, with some nominations already confirmed as unaffected.