New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet's election chances have taken a hit after the revelation he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party.

He made a public admission yesterday, saying a colleague alerted him of knowing about the costume.

New South Wales state elections take place at the end of March, with Perrottet currently in a close race for Premier.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Dower this is a political hit job.

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New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet's election chances have taken a hit after the revelation he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party.
He made a public admission yesterday, saying a colleague alerted him of knowing about the costume.
New South Wales state elections take place at the end of March, with Perrottet currently in a close race for Premier.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Dower this is a political hit job.
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