Dan Andrews claims victory in Victorian election as Labor government reelected

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The Labor party has secured a third term in government with Premier Daniel Andrews declaring victory for the politcal party saying, “hope always defeats hate”.

The ABC predicted a Labor victory in at least 50 seats by early Sunday morning, with a net loss for the Liberals.

Shortly after Opposition Leader Matthew Guy admitted defeat, Mr. Andrews arrived at Labor HQ to joyful celebrations.

Mr Andrews returned to some of the key policy platforms of the campaign, declaring his government had put forward a “positive and optimistic plan” including free kinder, free TAFE courses, recruitment of healthcare workers and reinstatement of the State Electricity Commission.

Matthew Guy resigns as Liberal leader after party concedes second election defeat

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has announced he will resign as leader of the Victorian Liberals after a second election defeat.

Mr Guy released a statement saying once the results of the election were firmed up, a new Liberal leader would be chosen.

“As soon as it is clearer which Liberal Party candidates will form the next parliamentary party room, I will call them together to elect their new leadership team,” he said.

“I will not be a candidate for the position of leader.”

Matthew Guy says when a leadership ballot is held he will not put his hand up for the role of leader. Photo:AAP: Joel Carrett

Source: ABC

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