CANBERRA (London Post with ABC News and AAP) By Dr. Majid Khan -Chris Minnes says New South Wales “voted for a fresh start” after leading Labor to victory in a government majority.
The prime minister-elect made his way through a wavering crowd and was joined on stage by his family and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at his victory celebrations in Sydney.
Albanese said Mings was “a leader with a people-centric vision.”
Mings said people in New South Wales voted for the government “not just against it”.
“The people of New South Wales have voted for a fresh start. He hailed the way the campaign was conducted on both sides as a “model of respect and courtesy.”
“None of the political parties were hit.”
“And today I am proud that the people of New South Wales voted to end unfair wages.
“You voted for our nurses and teachers. You voted for our paramedics and police.
“It cannot be denied that today’s election was also the decisive vote against privatization. “We know the challenges are great and the responsibilities are great, but the New South Wales workers are ready to come back and rule this great state. Thank you very much.
Mr Minns has won the election after his 12 years of opposition.
Labor will hold at least 47 seats in his 93-seat House of Commons, making it the third time Labor has moved from opposition to government in her state of NSW after World War II.
He confirmed that it was “very clear” that the party needed a “fresh start” and that he was stepping down as party leader.
“I take full responsibility for tonight’s loss,” he said.
He also congratulated Minsu’s forward-looking campaign for “just a race to the top.” “A real battle of ideas, and politics at its best.
“So I truly believe, without a doubt, that he will be the 47th Prime Minister of New South Wales.”
Labor won at least nine seats from the coalition, including key Western Sydney seats such as Parramatta and Penrith, as well as regional seats in the South Coast and Monaro.
The numbers proved incapable of forming a majority government after the coalition government admitted to losing Liberal-held seats in Parramatta and the South Coast.
However, some seats are still in doubt and won’t be decided until next week, with the count continuing on Monday.
Labor currently leads the constituencies of Goulburn, Holsworthy, Kiama and Oatley, while Miranda, Pittwater and Winston Hills are Liberal leanings. Independent candidates lead in Wallondilly and Willoughby.
Former New South Wales liberal prime minister Mike Baird said the community was taken for granted and Mr Perrotett had been hampered by his own colleagues.
“He fought this fight with his hands tied behind his back,” he said.
“The Liberals have failed Dom.”
Att Kean admitted earlier in the evening that winning a fourth straight term was an uphill battle “like fighting gravity”.
“Here the cards are open to us. It will be Everest,” he told ABC.
Transportation Secretary David Elliott said he was shocked to lose his South Coast seat to Liza Butler.
“Voting doesn’t seem to be keeping up with the new candidate, and there’s a good chance he’ll lose it in a big swing.
