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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Mr Singh made history on Tuesday morning as the party's first Sikh leader, and the Coffs Harbour MP was elected unopposed in the partyroom vote held in NSW Parliament.

The former Deputy Leader of the Nationals will take the reins ahead of the 2027 state election, with Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson announced as the new Deputy Leader.

Mr Singh has served as the Shadow Minist

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