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It's not easy, but history shows minority government has worked in NSW before. Here's what Chris Minns must do

Although Labor has returned to power in NSW, it will be in a minority government, with probably 45 seats, two short of a majority, to the Coalition’s 36 (assuming the Liberal Party wins the seat of Ryde, where it is currently ahead as counting continues).

The Conversation

Fears for the future of the Liberal Party as factional infighting blamed for resounding Aston by-election defeat

Political experts say the Liberal Party's resounding defeat at the Aston by-election is a result of factional infighting and internal issues that's led to a "monumental shift" as voters abandon the Coalition in droves.

ABC News

Peter Dutton’s next test just around the corner – it could make or break him

Peter Dutton has vowed to rebuild the Liberal Party as an electoral force after a stunning defeat in the Aston by-election – but the party’s next test

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Aston result shows rejection of nasty politics: Andrews

The Victorian premier has criticised the Liberal Party and Peter Dutton for the "nasty" rhetoric used in the lead-up to the Aston by-election.

AAP

NSW Labor puts a black ban on any co-operation with Mark Latham

NSW's Labor government will not work with One Nation leader Mark Latham at all and will begin a process that could again ban independent MP Gareth Ward

The New Daily

Peter Dutton accepts responsibility for historic Aston loss but insists he should stay on as leader

Federal Liberal leader says ‘we have to learn the lessons and rebuild’ after losing Victorian byelection

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton says he 'accepts responsibility' for Aston by-election loss

The Opposition Leader says he must take responsibility for the Liberal Party's devastating loss at the Aston by-election, after claiming during the campaign the result would be a "verdict on the leaders".

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Dutton vows to rebuild Liberal stocks after historic loss in Aston by-election

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has vowed to rebuild the Liberal Party into an "election-winning machine" after suffering a catastrophic and historic loss

The New Daily

Liberals vow to rebuild in wake of Aston by-election

Peter Dutton maintains the Liberals will never give in after a disastrous result in the Aston by-election, which was widely considered a test of his leadership.

AAP

Action mulled on two MPs as NSW set for minority rule

The NSW Labor government's hopes of governing in majority have ended, as ministers consider taking action against two newly-elected MPs.

AAP

Wipeout beckons for Liberals after Aston byelection and the problem is not just Peter Dutton

The historic loss for the Liberal party also represents an opportunity to alter course on key issues such as the Indigenous voice and climate policy

The Guardian - AU

ABC declares win for Labor’s Mary Doyle in historic Aston by-election

Labor will claim the federal seat of Aston in a historic by-election win that has dealt a blow to the Liberal Party and leader Peter Dutton.

The New Daily

Labor's Mary Doyle snatches historic victory in Aston by-election in Melbourne's outer east

Labor has claimed victory in the federal seat of Aston, the first time in more than a century that a government has won a seat from the opposition at a by-election.

ABC News

NSW Labor falls just short of an absolute majority after Libs squeak home in two seats

The newly-elected NSW Labor government will not secure a majority in parliament, with counting in three close seats pushing two into Liberal territory. A

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Re-elected NSW MP facing sex-assault charges may be referred to privileges committee

The NSW government is considering referring independent MP Gareth Ward to the privileges committee after he was re-elected as the representative for Kiama

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Gareth Ward may be referred to privileges committee

The NSW government is considering referring independent MP-elect Gareth Ward to the privileges committee as counting continues after the state election.

The Guardian - AU

Glitch or death spiral: can the Liberal party brand be revived?

Tasmania is the only state or territory where the party remains in power. What must it do to ‘right’ the conservative ship?

The New Daily

A ‘broken’ Liberal Party enters Aston by-election as a feuding, fading rabble

Saturday's Aston by-election looms as a yet another test of the Liberal Party's increasingly fragile position in Australian politics, and for its leader

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AAP

Liberals expected to retain Aston seat at by-election

Labor and coalition camps expect the Liberal Party to retain the Melbourne seat of Aston after Alan Tudge's retirement triggered a by-election.

Reuters

Brazil's Bolsonaro says he will not lead opposition, but will work with his party

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday he will not lead the opposition to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but will collaborate with his political party, the conservative Liberal Party.

The New Daily

Voice an important new chapter for Australia: Dreyfus

The federal attorney-general is urging MPs from across politics to support the voice referendum as he prepares to introduce a bill to alter the constitution.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: How News Corp damages the Liberal Party, and Australian democracy

The Murdochs’ local business model increasingly is that of its American Fox News organ, playing to a conservative audience.

The Guardian - AU

National reconstruction fund secures crossbench support – as it happened

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The New Daily

Labor majority at risk as Liberals pull ahead in crucial seat

The Liberals have pulled ahead in the crucial seat of Terrigal, as counting continues in the NSW election.

The Guardian - AU

The Liberal brand is tarnished. Some hard truths must be faced in the wake of another election loss

As Labor governments blanket the mainland, the Liberal party is left divided over the cause of its failures and a path back to government

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