The NSW Liberals are finalising their candidates for the state election in March and we are pleased to report nepotism is the clear winner in Camden.

Last week, CBD raised questions about preselection in the safe seat, where current Camden MP Chris Patterson is retiring and the only candidate running for the party’s nod is his mate, Camden Council Mayor Peter Sidgreaves.

And new party rules mean if Sidgreaves does not voluntarily pull out, no other candidates can now enter the race because nominations have long closed.

Chris Patterson and Peter Sidgreaves Credit:Shakespeare

Many Liberals think it was a stitch-up.