Former ambassador to Israel beats seven candidates to stand in Wentworth byelection
The Liberal party has selected Dave Sharma to run in former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull’s prized seat of Wentworth, in Sydney’s east, after eight candidates vied for support from preselectors in a marathon meeting.
The former ambassador to Israel and well-regarded diplomat overcame the handicap of not living in the seat – he currently resides on the north shore to be close to his 90-year-old father.
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