NSW Labor leader Michael Daley insists he's the best person to lead the party amid reports he's facing a leadership challenge after his loss in Saturday's state election.
Mr Daley conceded defeat on Saturday night after taking just one seat from the coalition and winning 33 per cent of the primary vote.
The Labor leader has only been in the top job for four months but after Saturday's poor showing his days could well be numbered.
He also suffered a huge primary vote swing of 10 per cent against him in his own seat of Maroubra.
Labor frontbencher Jodi McKay is seen as a potential leadership contender along with Chris Minns, who flirted with contesting for the job after previous leader Luke Foley resigned.
Mr Daley on Sunday confirmed Ms McKay had offered him her support but he said he hadn't spoken to Mr Minns.
"Challenge or not, it's up to the members of the caucus," he told reporters in Maroubra.
"I am the best person to lead the party."
When asked if he'd spent the morning making calls to garner support back from party members, Mr Daley said it was "way too early" for that.
He blamed his loss on the short time he had as leader to cut through to the electorate.
Mr Daley said he didn't have the time to "establish" himself.
"I worked as hard as I could, but we lost a huge amount of time with the Christmas break," he said.
Mr Daley vowed on Saturday night "it is my intention to remain the leader of the party" but admitted he was only "hopeful" of being in the role when parliament returns.
