# NSW Premier says Labor faces steep climb to retain power amid One Nation rise

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns told a state Labor conference that the party must overcome a huge challenge, comparing it to climbing Everest, to stay in power. He warned that the rise of the right-wing One Nation party looms as a significant threat. This signals growing political pressure on Labor in Australia ahead of upcoming elections.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/04/chris-minns-admits-nsw-labor-needs-to-climb-everest-to-stay-in-power-as-protesters-interrupt-state-conference-ntwnfb) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:15:38 GMT