John Barilaro tipped as next deputy premier after Troy Grant quits

By Sean Nicholls
Updated November 14 2016 - 8:18pm, first published 7:38pm
John Barilaro is poised to become the next deputy premier and NSW Nationals leader. Photo: Louie Douvis
John Barilaro is poised to become the next deputy premier and NSW Nationals leader. Photo: Louie Douvis
Troy Grant announced he would quit a day before facing a spill motion.  Photo: Christopher Pearce
Troy Grant announced he would quit a day before facing a spill motion. Photo: Christopher Pearce

The NSW Nationals are poised to elect Skills and Small Business Minister John Barilaro as their third leader and deputy premier in just over two years following Troy Grant's dramatic resignation after the party's disastrous showing in Saturday's Orange byelection.

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