How Labor swept to power in NSW – and what’s next?

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Chris Minns is now the premier of New South Wales. After 12 years in opposition, Labor will form a majority government. With an inexperienced frontbench, it faces a set of immediate challenges, while also having to tackle some of its key election promises – such as bringing in thousands of new nurses, teachers and paramedics amid a nationwide shortage.

NSW state correspondent Michael McGowan explains how the night unfolded and what the state can expect under a Minns government

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Labor leader and premier elect Chris Minns with his wife Anna during the NSW Labor reception in Sydney on Saturday.
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