.billshortenmp denies there has been any swing towards the Liberal party in NSW, but says that no major party can take voters 'for granted' due to the growth of minor parties and independents.
Labor leader Bill Shorten has brushed off concerns the federal election campaign could be affected by the New South Wales election result. The Coalition secured its third term in office in NSW after Labor failed to make inroads in key Sydney seats.
Mr Shorten denies there has been any swing towards the Liberal party in Australia's most populous state, but says that no major party can take voters 'for granted' due to the growth of minor parties and independents. The Opposition leader says there are lessons to be learnt from NSW Labor’s loss. Image: News Corp Australia
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