An expected swing in the polls against the government in Saturday’s by-election did not impede Nationals party candidate David Layzell from claiming victory in the NSW seat of the Upper Hunter. MP-elect discusses managing competing interests in the region and a plan for transitioning jobs in the state’s coal heartland.
Produced By: Tahlia Kraefft
Featured In Story: Dave Layzell, NSW Nationals MP for the Upper Hunter
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 25 May 2021