Meet the man facing off one of his party’s biggest-ever threats
Gurmesh Singh, the newly appointed leader of the NSW Nationals, is confronting a significant electoral threat from the rising popularity of One Nation in regional New South Wales. Singh, the first Sikh elected to an Australian parliament and the first Sikh to lead a major party, emphasizes a vision of inclusive Australian culture while defending traditional values. The party faces pressure to retain its seats ahead of next year’s election as One Nation’s surge reshapes the political landscape.
- ▪Gurmesh Singh was elevated to leader of the NSW Nationals in November 2025, shortly before a major terror attack in Australia.
- ▪He is the first Sikh elected to an Australian parliament and the first Sikh to lead a major political party.
- ▪One Nation’s polling surge is threatening the Nationals’ regional seats in New South Wales ahead of the upcoming election.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +1000 |
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