New South Wales Premier, Dominic Perite

On Tuesday, Dominic Perrottet won the support of his Liberal Party colleagues to become the party’s leader, and the 46th Premier of NSW. 

He’s taking over the Premiership at a crucial time for the state, as it prepares to end a long lockdown and enter a new phase of living with Covid-19.

But he’s already facing criticism for his socially conservative views on issues ranging from abortion to voluntary euthanasia.

Today, journalist with the Australian Associated Press Hannah Ryan on Dominic Perrottet’s life and career so far, and what it tells us about the kind of leader he will be. 

Guest: Journalist for the Australian Associated Press, Hannah Ryan.

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