DARK SECRETS: 5 | Vintage Vibes

After 12 years in opposition, grassroots politics restores Labor to power in New South Wales

Sometimes defeat can come with small victories. In his NSW election concession speech, defeated Liberal-National Coalition Premier Dominic Perrottet remarked the campaign had been a “race to the top”. Voters seemed to agree. Perrottet’s opponent, Labor’s Chris Minns, brought the conciliatory tone he maintained as opposition leader into the campaign.

The Conversation · Mar 26, 2023

Kean will not run for NSW Liberal leadership

Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the leadership of the NSW Coalition, saying it's time for him to hang out and be a dad.

The New Daily · Mar 26, 2023

Matt Kean rules himself out of NSW Liberal leadership amid speculation about federal move

Widely touted frontrunner to replace Dominic Perrottet says he wants to spend more time with family after NSW election loss

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2023

Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family

Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.

AAP · Mar 26, 2023

After his NSW election win, Premier-elect Chris Minns faces a new test as Labor gets ready to govern

With a NSW state election win behind him, Labor leader Chris Minns faces a new challenge this morning — selecting his new ministry and shifting gears into governing.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2023

Minns brunches with family as NSW Liberals soul search

As Labor's Chris Minns prepares his party to govern in NSW, the dissection of the result is underway.

AAP · Mar 25, 2023

Dominic Perrottet reflects on the ‘race to the top’ before bowing out as NSW Liberal leader

One supporter described concession speech as one of a ‘gracious leader’ who understood ‘own shortcomings’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023

Key results: where the NSW election was won by Labor and lost by the Coalition

Coalition suffers losses across western Sydney and key regional areas, losing at least nine seats to Labor

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023

Huge voter shift, Perrottet’s stunning reply, as Labor to lead NSW

NSW Labor is preparing to form government for the first time in 12 years after the party pulled off a definitive victory.

The New Daily · Mar 25, 2023

Chris Minns’ narrow road to victory proves a winning formula with NSW voters

Gains in seats in Sydney’s west – even among previously safe Liberal seats – show Labor leader correctly picked mood of the state

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023