Premier-elect Chris Minns out and about after thumping election victory
Chris Minns and Dominic Perrottet have made their first public appearances after Labor ended the Coalition’s reign over NSW.
NSW Premier-designate Chris Minns has emerged after Labor’s historic win on Saturday night, stopping for a quick coffee date with his family after late night celebrating.
At about 11am, Mr Minns arrived at Cafe 959 in Kogarah with his wife Anna, and three sons. The family ordered coffees and hot chocolates for the kids.
Mr Minns’ second eldest child Nicholas, asked for a “flat white,” however his dad denied the request.
Previously sitting on a razor-thin margin of 0.1 per cent, Mr Minns comfortably retained the electorate, increasing his margin to about 20 per cent.
On Saturday night, the Labor party achieved an early win against the 12-year Coalition government.
The ABC has forecast a likely majority Labor government, with the Opposition set to claim at least 47 seats, including Parramatta, Penrith, and East Hills.
Shortly after 8pm, all major broadcasters had called the election in Labor’s favour after a ripple swing indicated a Coalition government was impossible.
In his commission speech, outgoing Premier Dominic Perrottet announced he would be stepping down as the Liberal Party leader, leaving the position vacant.
Asked on Sunday morning who he thought should take on the top job, Mr Perrottet remained coy.
“It’s a matter for the party, they’ll work it out,” he said.
Premier in good spirits despite bloodbath
Mr Perrottet was seen leaving his home in Sydney’s north west suburb of Beecroft at about 9.30am this morning alongside retiring Pittwater MP Rob Stokes.
The outgoing Liberal leader said he was looking forward to spending more time with his family and seemed to be in good spirits despite his bruising defeat.
“I’m feeling good,” Mr Perrottet said.
“It’s going to be great, a lot of time I’ve missed so it’s going to be good to be home.”
Mr Perrottet said he was heading to the office before going for a morning run with Mr Stokes.
With around 55 per cent of the vote counted in Pittwater, Liberal candidate Rory Amon could lose the seat to Teal independent Jacqui Scruby.
Counting will resume on Monday.
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