Mia Davies has stepped down as WA Opposition Leader after less than two years in the role.
abc.net.au/news/mia-davies-wa-opposition-leader-resigns/101900794Western Australia's Opposition Leader Mia Davies has announced her resignation, after less than two years in the role.The changes will take effect as the next party meetingAt a press conference on Friday afternoon, Ms Davies said she would also step down as leader of the WA Nationals.
"I've been very up-front throughout my parliamentary career that I was determined not to be a career parliamentarian, and 17 years I feel, is enough for me. After Labor's crushing state election victory in 2021 left the Liberals decimated, the Nationals were able to pick up four seats in the lower house compared to the Liberals' two.
Ms Davies served as the Minister for Water, Forestry and Sport and Recreation in the Barnett Government.Ms Davies was emotional while speaking of the "enormous privilege" she has had of leading the WA Nationals and representing regional constituents.
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