NSW Nationals MP Leslie Williams defects to Liberals over koala policy saga

Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams says she is now a NSW Liberal Party member and will continue working for her community as usual.

Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams. Source: AAP

NSW MP Leslie Williams says she is now a member of the Liberal Party after quitting the Nationals over the recent drama surrounding the state's koala protection policy.

"I was advised late last night that I am now a member of the Liberal Party," the Port Macquarie MP told ABC News Breakfast on Monday.

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