Real Estate Agent Grant Shultz has won preselection in the NSW South Coast seat of Gilmore, replacing incumbent MP Ann Sudmalis.
This appointment has attracted criticism from many in the Liberal Party, who are disappointed that Ms Sudmalis’ seat has been replaced with a man meaning the Liberal Party has only 15 women running for winnable lower house seats next election.
Ms Sudmalis announced in September she would quit politics at the election, citing "branch-stacking, undermining and leaks" as her reasons.