Regional independents warn NSW Nationals and urban Liberals after federal 'course correction'
ABCIndependents based in regional New South Wales say there are messages for the state government Nationals and the urban Liberals in the federal election result. Key points: New South Wales regional independents say there is a message for the state government in the federal election result They say while the state talks about its net zero commitment, it has approved coal and gas projects The NSW Nationals says it is well accustomed to contesting seats against a range of candidates South Coast based MLC Justin Field said the outcome of the federal election would force the state election next March to focus on policies the public voted on. "I also wouldn't be surprised if you see more independents candidates not just in Liberal heartland, but taking on some of those Nationals who are holding back policy reform in NSW." "I would hazard a guess that people are looking at this relationship between the Liberals and Nationals and how their principles and values pushed by the Nationals don't align," Mr Piper said. "A move I believe will be very well endorsed by her electorate who I don't feel would identify as National party voters, they support the member more than the party," Mr Piper said.
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