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Liberal victory in Wentworth to secure majority government for Scott Morrison

The Liberals are set to claim victory in Wentworth which will ensure the Liberals form majority government.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on election night at the Wentworth Sofitel Hotel, Sydney, Saturday, May 18, 2019. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on election night at the Wentworth Sofitel Hotel, Sydney, Saturday, May 18, 2019. Source: AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to secure majority government with Dr Kerryn Phelps expected to concede defeat to the Liberals in Wentworth. 

As counting resumed on Monday morning, the Coalition had claimed 75 seats, Labor has 65 with five too close to call.

Read more here via SBS. 


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By Ali Bahnasawy




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