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Bullet points of NSW Liberals accuse electoral commission of breaking rules after council nomination debacle
- The New South Wales Liberal party accused the state’s electoral commission of breaching regulations by denying an extension for council candidate nominations.
- The commission defended its decision, stating the nomination deadline was widely communicated.
- The error resulted in multiple local councils having no or incomplete Liberal candidates.
- Premier Chris Minns supported the commission's decision, highlighting the importance of independent oversight in elections.
- The Liberal party is investigating the administrative failure and facing calls for accountability from former officials.