ANALYSIS: The NSW Premier is putting on a brave face — he might need it later today
At the moment, there are two exiled Liberal MPs on the crossbench who can probably be relied upon to vote with the Coalition.Drummoyne MP John Sidoti is awaiting findings from an Independent Commission Against Corruption probe, while Kiama MP Gareth Ward is under police investigation over allegations of sexual violence, which he denies.A loss in Bega would make Mr Perrottet's numbers more shaky, and the Premier has indicated he's open to doing deals with anyone.
The Opposition has campaigned hard in the electorate and has attempted to make it a referendum on Mr Perrottet's handling of the Omicron wave. "We've had two years from the bushfires and COVID and just very little support," proprietor Claire McAsh said.Ms McAsh says it's time for change. There's also a question over voter loyalty to the Liberal brand without the former member, Andrew Constance, who has left to run federally in the seat of Gilmore later this year.
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