Natasha Fyles the favourite to be Chief Minister by Christmas
Michael Gunner is the second-least favourite candidate - behind ‘Any Other’ - to be Chief Minister by Christmas, according to at least one bookies website.
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NATASHA Fyles must be praying for an early Christmas this year, with punters choosing her as the favourite to be Chief Minister.
Betting website Bet Right has given the Health, Tourism and Racing Minister the favourite odds of $2.75 to be Chief Minister by Christmas.
Incumbent Michael Gunner meanwhile came in at a bruising second last, at $8, behind ‘Any Other’.
Backbencher Joel Bowden ($4) and Infrastructure Minister Eva Lawler ($4.50) were the second and third favourite, while Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison has landed in last place.
It comes after Ms Fyles and Ms Lawler poured more fuel on two rolling scandals for the Chief Minister.
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