The NSW Nationals have appointed a former blueberry and macadamia farmer to lead the party to the next state election, following the shock resignation of Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders on Monday .

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Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh made history as the party's first Sikh leader after he was elected unopposed in the party room vote held at NSW Parliament on November 18.

Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh will lead the NSW Nationals to the next state election. File photo.

The former Deputy Leader of the Nationals will take the reins ahead of the 2027 state election, with Tamworth MP Kevin Anderso

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