He announced his candidacy on August 16 , 2017 .
Wotherspoon stepped down as interim party leader on June 13 , 2017 and said he was considering running for the permanent position .
Wotherspoon announced Wotherspoon 's candidacy on August 16 , 2017 .
Wotherspoon stepped down as interim party leader on June 13 , 2017 and said he was considering running for the permanent position .