NSW: Iemma elected NSW Labor leader

AAP General News (Australia)
08-02-2005
NSW: Iemma elected NSW Labor leader

SYDNEY, Aug 2 AAP - NSW Health Minister Morris Iemma has been formally chosen by his
Labor colleagues to replace Bob Carr as state premier.

Mr Iemma was elected unopposed as leader of the NSW Parliamentary Labor Party a short time ago.

"There was only one nomination for premier - that nomination was Morris Iemma," Labor's
caucus returning officer Matt Brown told reporters.

"I was very pleased to announce him as leader of our caucus and the 40th premier of
New South Wales."

Mr Iemma will hold a press conference at 12.45pm (AEST).

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