August 17th 2024.
The New South Wales Electoral Commission has just made a decision that has sent shockwaves through the Liberal Party. After a failed attempt to extend the nomination period for the upcoming local government elections, the party is now facing a major setback. It seems that the party's state director, Richard Shields, was let go on Friday due to what was described as a "monumental debacle."
This news couldn't have come at a worse time for the NSW Liberals, as just a day later, the Electoral Commission announced that they would not be granting the party any extra time to fix their mistake. In a statement, the commission explained that they had received a letter from the party requesting an extension until August 21st, but Acting Electoral Commissioner Dr. Matthew Phillips had decided not to grant it.
As a result of this blunder, as many as 12 councils in Sydney are now without any Liberal candidates for the upcoming elections on September 14th. Shields claimed that the lack of "secretariat resources" was to blame for the failure to nominate candidates. However, the opposition leader, Mark Speakman, was quick to voice his disappointment in the situation and called for Shields to step down.
In the midst of all this chaos, the Liberal Party is also facing criticism for their lack of diversity in their nominations. A recent plan to build a privately-funded Olympic stadium before the Brisbane games has also been causing controversy. On a brighter note, the Metro system is set to open soon with inclusive features for people with disabilities.
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