Skills Minister John Barilaro is the frontrunner for the NSW Nationals leadership after Troy Grant announced his resignation following the Orange by-election.
So who is the man likely to be NSW's next deputy premier?
- Born in the southern NSW town of Queanbeyan, son to Italian immigrants.
- Has held the seat of Monaro for 11 years, on a tiny margin of two per cent.
- Ran his family's windows and door manufacturing business before politics.
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- Married with two daughters.
- Departing Deputy Premier Troy Grant is a family friend, and became Mr Barilaro's daughter's godfather earlier this year.
- Currently holds three portfolios including Regional Development, Skills and Small Business.
