Sydney
\nThe leader of the opposition in Australia\u2019s most populous state was replaced on Saturday after he resigned over a #MeToo row sparked by alleged inappropriate behaviour.<\/p>\n
Former New South Wales state Labor party leader Luke Foley resigned on Thursday after being accused of sexually harassing an ABC journalist, four months before a state election he had been in a position to win.<\/p>\n
Foley denies the allegations and said he has hired lawyers to sue for defamation over the claims.<\/p>\n
NSW Labor deputy leader Michael Daley defeated opposition water spokesman Chris Minns to win the vacant leadership in a caucus meeting on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n
He promised to build his government on four pillars: investing in schools and hospitals, lowering the cost of living and lowering energy bills.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will make Sydney more livable, and stop the unfairness and overdevelopment in the planning system,\u201d he told reporters in Sydney.<\/p>\n
Daley also said his party would re-task $2.2 billion earmarked by the state\u2019s conservative Liberal government to upgrade sporting stadiums to instead train young people for employment.<\/p>\n
Daley will lead NSW Labor to the March 23 election in Australia\u2019s largest state, but despite Foley\u2019s resignation the scandal is likely to dent Labor\u2019s chance of winning power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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