Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell says he can hold the seat despite redistribution

Matthew Kelly
Updated January 18 2023 - 9:01am, first published 8:58am
Dave Layzell and Nationals Leader Paul Toole at Cessnock Airport on Tuesday.
Dave Layzell and Nationals Leader Paul Toole at Cessnock Airport on Tuesday.

Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell believes he can hold his seat at the March election, despite a redistribution that has seen it become the state's third most marginal electorate.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.