Bennelong by-election: Government's majority rests on this seat

The voters of Bennelong will decide whether Malcolm Turnbull and his government hold on to their one-seat majority in parliament.

Bennelong By Election Voting Site in Eastwood 1

Bennelong By Election Voting Site in Eastwood 1 Source: SBS Mandarin

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's one-seat majority in the lower house hangs in the balance as voters head to the polls in the Bennelong by-election.

The final week of the campaign has been filled with stunts and dirty tricks from both sides as polls for the critical election indicate the major parties are neck and neck.

Both candidates have been joined by a star-studded entourage from federal and state politics during the month-long campaign.


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By Saleem Al-Fahad

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