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Leader of the Opposition (New South Wales)

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The role of the Leader of the Opposition or the 'Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in New South Wales is a title held by the leader of the largest minority party in the state lower house, the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. He or she acts as the public face of the opposition, leading the government on the floor of parliament. They thus act as a chief critic of the government and ultimately attempt to portray the opposition as a feasible alternate government. They are also given certain additional rights under parliamentary standing orders, such as extended time limits for speeches.

The current Leader of the Opposition is Barry O'Farrell of the Liberal Party of Australia. He has been in the role since 4 April 2007, having been elected unopposed after the resignation of Peter Debnam. Debnam stepped down as leader following the party's loss in the 2007 state election.

List of Leaders of the Opposition in New South Wales

Opposition Leader Party Dates in Opposition
Charles Lee Liberal Reform 23 March 1901 - 18 September 1902
Joseph Carruthers Liberal Reform 18 September 1902 - 30 August 1904
James McGowen Labor Party 20 September 1904 - 21 October 1910
Charles Wade Liberal Reform 21 October 1910 - 15 November 1916
Ernest Durack Labor Party 22 November 1916 - 19 February 1917
John Storey Labor Party 22 February 1917 - 13 April 1920
George Fuller (1st time) Nationalist Party 14 April 1920 - 13 April 1922
James Dooley Labor Party 20 April 1922 - 31 July 1923
John McGirr Labor Party 9 March 1923 - 16 April 1923
William Dunn Labor Party 16 April 1923 - 31 July 1923
Jack Lang (1st time) Labor Party 31 July 1923 - 17 June 1925
Sir George Fuller (2nd time) Nationalist Party 23 June 1925 - 24 September 1925
Thomas Bavin (1st time) Nationalist Party 24 September 1925 - 18 October 1927
Jack Lang (2nd time) Labor Party 18 October 1927 - 4 November 1930
Thomas Bavin (2nd time) Nationalist Party 25 November 1930 - 5 April 1932
Sir Bertram Stevens United Australia Party 5 April 1932 - 13 May 1932
Jack Lang (3rd time) Labor Party 22 May 1932 - 5 September 1939
William McKell Labor Party 23 September 1939 - 16 May 1941
Alexander Mair (1st time) United Australia Party 16 May 1941 - 20 April 1945
Reginald Weaver Liberal Party 20 April 1945 - 12 November 1945
Alexander Mair (2nd time) Liberal Party 13 November 1945 - 20 March 1946
Vernon Treatt Liberal Party 20 March 1946 - 10 August 1954
Murray Robson Liberal Party 17 August 1954 - 20 September 1955
Pat Morton Liberal Party 20 September 1955 - 17 July 1959
Sir Robert Askin Liberal Party 17 July 1959 - 13 May 1965
Jack Renshaw Labor Party 13 May 1965 - 12 December 1968
Pat Hills Labor Party 2 December 1968 - 17 November 1973
Neville Wran Labor Party 22 February 1972 - 14 May 1976
Sir Eric Willis Liberal Party 15 May 1976 - 16 December 1977
Peter Coleman Liberal Party 16 December 1977 - 7 October 1978
John Mason Liberal Party 24 October 1978 - 29 May 1981
Bruce McDonald Liberal Party 1 June 1981 - 12 October 1981
John Dowd Liberal Party 27 October 1981 - 15 Marc 1983
Nick Greiner Liberal Party 15 March 1983 - 25 March 1988
Bob Carr Labor Party 6 April 1988 - 3 March 1995
Peter Collins Liberal Party 4 April 1995 - 7 December 1998
Kerry Chikarovski Liberal Party 31 March 1999 - 27 March 2002
John Brogden Liberal Party 27 March 2002 - 1 September 2005
Peter Debnam Liberal Party 1 September 2005 - 4 April 2007
Barry O'Farrell Liberal Party 4 April 2007 - present

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See also

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