Conservative strategists have to face a devastating reality. The party once led by Henry Bolte has diminished to a collection of the disappointed and the angry.
Matthew Guy walked into the Doncaster Bowls Club a dazed man. There was a smile on his face but a punch drunk look in his eyes,as if he couldn’t quite believe that he was here again.
The Coalition has been left with no pathway to victory in early counting,and facing the disastrous prospect of a net loss of seats.
A boundary redistribution since the 2018 election put nearly a million Victorians in a different electorate,resulting in long lines at some polling stations on Saturday and at least one booth having to resort to handwritten ballots.
Labor is on track to hold on to power in Victoria,despite a swing away from the government and a surge in support for Greens and independents.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will refuse to offer independents and minor parties a deal in order to hold onto power for an elusive third term as voters across the state go to the polls.
On the campaign’s final day,Matthew Guy tried to fuel the Coalition’s momentum by promising voters he would be a safe alternative,while Daniel Andrews warned that the Liberals would cut jobs.
Victoria goes to the polls on Saturday to decide the 60th Victorian parliament. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Victoria could have its largest crossbench since World War II if the experts are correct. But some incumbent independents are fighting to hold their seats.
The premier has broken with tradition to vote early outside of his electorate,Victorian newspapers have released their election editorials and a third of voters have already cast their ballot.