A baby-kissing blitz revealed future unhappy voters; Shorten labelled ‘backflip Bill’ for a series of blunders on policy; why a Liberal-voting Indian ex-pat is going to vote for Labor; and, Leaders to call ‘time’ on election: ‘no time to change’ and ‘time for change’. Day 35 of the federal election campaign.
Chris Bowen has been accused of “denigrating” receptionists and checkout operators by cherry-picking childcare workers to be in line for a government-mandated pay rise.
The Australian Automobile Association has warned Labor car manufacturers could be forced to pay a billion dollar bill for vehicles that do not meet the party’s target to slash fuel emissions, while the Coalition says taking a holiday road trip in an EV could add an extra day of travel.
A NSW Greens candidate has been forced to apologise for encouraging violence against politicians and showing disregard for dead police officers on social media.
The Nationals leader has placed the Coalition’s chances of winning the election on par with champion race horce Winx, but farmers disagree.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s sister Mary played a huge part in helping her win the state’s top political role. Adding her support on the campaign trail, she helped break down the perception of the Premier as being “staid and polite” — and the voters loved it.
Working families will be given a leg-up through the Berejiklian government’s education package which will make before and after school care available to every child in NSW on top of investing billions in building new schools and delivering thousands of extra teachers.
The Nationals’ disaster in the bush has seen the once powerful regional party lose control of a vital area that supports the bulk of the state’s agricultural production; the SFF eye six federal seats and call for Royal Commission; Premier to oversee selection of departmental heads; and, more. ELECTION WRAP
The Berejiklian government has secured a majority in NSW by winning a 47th seat in the 93-seat lower house following the weekend’s election.
Michael Daley has stood down as NSW Opposition Leader until after the upcoming federal election, naming deputy Penny Sharpe as the interim leader until then. Mr Daley said stepping down was the “right and proper thing”.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian personally dialled in to daily 6am phone hook-ups with an inner-circle of ministers and staff to micro-plan every turn of the Liberal campaign.
A booming aspirational class of educated professionals are pouring money into Parramatta where a once Labor stronghold has been returned to the Liberals for a historic third term; Premier full steam ahead on stadium demolition as business and industry back the election outcome; and, One Nation’s first elected NSW member. ELECTION WRAP
Labor frontbencher Chris Minns is being pressured to challenge Michael Daley for the leadership following Saturday night’s disastrous performance. Meanwhile Premier Gladys Berejiklian is acknowledging the pain being felt by bush voters and promising to make water management in western NSW a priority.
Supporters of Chris Minns are urging him to challenge Michael Daley for the Labor leadership following last night’s disastrous performance, while Premier Gladys Berejiklian is confident she will be able to form a majority government with up to 49 seats. READ THE LATEST ELECTION COVERAGE.
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