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Bennelong by-election “Voters’ verdict on the Federal Government”

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull acknowledges the Bennelong by-election is a chance for voters to give a verdict on his government but hopes for a strong result.

Malcolm Turnbull is hoping for a second by-election win with John Alexander in Bennelong.
Malcolm Turnbull is hoping for a second by-election win with John Alexander in Bennelong. Source: AAP

One December by-election down and one to go - Malcolm Turnbull is hoping the result in Bennelong will be as positive for the government as Saturday's landslide in New England.

The prime minister is hoping for a strong result on December 16 for John Alexander, who is recontesting his seat of Bennelong after having to resign because he discovered he was a dual citizen and ineligible to be in parliament.

"Every by-election is an opportunity for the people to cast their verdict on the government, absolutely. We take nothing for granted but we've got a great candidate," Mr Turnbull told Sky News on Sunday.


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