Labor wins NSW state election, ending 12 years in opposition

Labor has completed what's known as a clean sweep of politics across mainland Australia, after the New South Wales state election result. The result also ends a 12 year-period in opposition for New South Wales Labor.

NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns is congratulated by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the state election result. Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE

Key Points

• The New South Wales Australian Labor Party (ALP) won the minimum 47 seats required to form government.
• State Labor leader Chris Minns will be NSW's 47th Premier. While outgoing premier Dominic Perrottet confirms he's stepping down as Liberal leader.
• Tasmania is the only Australian jurisdiction without a Labor government in power.

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