NSW Liberals accuse Minerals Council of feeding poll data that undermines Matt Kean to the media

Government source says people were asked questions such as do you agree Matt Kean is responsible for pushing up energy prices?'

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The Perrottet government has accused the New South Wales Minerals Council of feeding data to the media to undermine the Coalition in its battle to limit losses in closely contested seats.

Sky News Australia on Tuesday and Wednesday cited unnamed industry polling" as pointing to big swings away from the Coalition in three key seats and in Hornsby, a safe seat held by the treasurer, Matt Kean. It did not cite other details such as the polling size or the questions asked.

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