Matt Kean exploring a move to federal politics if Coalition loses NSW election, sources say

Figures close to Kean said the Liberal treasurer, a high-profile moderate, has floated the idea

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The New South Wales treasurer, Liberal Matt Kean, is said to be considering a move to Canberra if the Perrottet government suffers a defeat on Saturday week in the state election.

Figures close to Kean told the Guardian he has floated the idea and is exploring possible avenues into federal parliament, but his decision would depend on whether the Coalition lost in NSW on 25 March and by what margin, as this would determine how long they would be out of office in NSW.

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