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Nothing Good for Liberals in Kiama, but Labor Can’t Take Victories Like This for Granted
Katelin McInerney secured 62% of the two-party preferred vote, succeeding Gareth Ward after his resignation amid assault conviction, strengthening Labor's control on the NSW south coast.
- Labor candidate Katelin McInerney won the Kiama by-election held on Saturday to replace former MP Gareth Ward.
- The by-election was triggered by Ward's resignation in August following his July conviction for sexual and indecent assault.
- The contest attracted 13 candidates including Liberal Serena Copley, Greens, and independent Kate Dezarnaulds, with strong voter turnout exceeding 60,000.
- Labor secured about 60% two-party preferred votes with a 10.7% swing, while election analyst Ben Raue called it a comfortable victory.
- Premier Chris Minns said the outcome serves as encouragement for the government to intensify efforts across the state, with the victory representing a rare gain for the ruling party in a by-election since 1996.
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Katelin McInerney claims Kiama back for Labor to become seat's first female MP
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Katelin McInerney with supporters at a polling centre on Saturday. Photo: Supplied. Katelin McInerney has paid tribute to her community after she romped in to easily win Saturday’s Kiama byelection. At the close of counting on Saturday night, the former journalist and union leader had about 60 per cent of the primary vote ahead of Liberal candidate Serena Copley. Kiama’s previous MP Gareth Ward resigned after he was f…
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
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- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
R 25%
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