Troy Grant says he intends to continue as Nationals leader despite a disastrous showing by the Nationals in the NSW seat of Orange.
Nationals MP Andrew Fraser has told the ABC he will move for a leadership spill at the first party room meeting on Tuesday.
Mr Grant says the final result of the by-election isn't known but the massive swing against the nationals sends a strong message to the the state government.
"The message for Macquarie Street is clear: Government is there to support communities and otherwise, should just get out of people's lives," he told AAP in a statement.
"It's a privilege to serve as NSW Nationals leader and I intend to continue to do so."
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The swing against the Nationals in the Orange by-election came after voter anger over council amalgamations and the state government's decision to dump its ban on greyhound racing.
