NSW Libs pause after Brogden's suicide bid [View All]

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The NSW Liberal Party has put off today's leadership ballot following an apparent suicide attempt by former Opposition leader John Brogden.

However Opposition transport spokesman Peter Debnam looks set to take over as NSW Opposition leader, after his main rival - deputy Barry O'Farrell - pulled out of the race today.

Mr Brogden was found unconscious in a back room of his Sydney northern beaches electorate office about 10.30pm last night with what police said were self-inflicted wounds.

He was rushed by ambulance to Royal North Shore Hospital with what police said appeared to be fairly minor injuries.

His wife Lucy was today by his side in hospital.

The apparent suicide bid came less than 36 hours after Mr Brogden quit the Liberal leadership following admissions he made a racial slur against former premier Bob Carr's wife and acted inappropriately towards two female journalists.

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