Opposition leader Matthew Guy is speaking in Doncaster now.

“A short time ago, I did ring the premier, Daniel Andrews, and offered the Liberal Party and National Party’s congratulations of his and the government’s re-election tonight.”

“On behalf of all Victorians I think it is important post election to come together as Victorians... the best of our state should be ahead of us, not behind us.

“It is a disappointing night for all of us. What we can see is with a swing of around 4 per cent to us, and many pre-poll votes to come, we will finish, despite what many commentators say, we will finish with more seats in its parliament, in both the lower house and the upper house.”

Guy says there have been “truly tremendous swings” towards the Liberals in Melbourne’s north and west.

“Swings above 15, approaching 20 per cent, in Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs. That, alone, I just say, is a message.

“That in this term of government I hope that the Labor Party, who will form the government, will heed that message. And will have a change in style, a change in attitude.

“I hope and trust the next term of office for the government will be a different one, because Victorians need to hear that.”