9 News reporter, Michael Genovese, revealed to Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings Libby Mattam will be handed the leadership of the WA Liberal Party during a party meeting at Parliament house on Monday morning, with David Honey to stand down.

Nine News Perth has revealed that David Honey will make way for the member for Vasse instead of standing against her in a party-room ballot.

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Liberal MP Tjorn Sibma told Gary Adshead he is confident that having a leader based in the regions won’t impact the party.

“I have absolute faith in Libby’s capacity to unify the team and bring out the best in each individual member to better connect with mainstream and modern Australia.”

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