Labor plays down the Coalition’s major win

Deputy Opposition Leader Richard Marles has played down the Coalition's major win in the Upper Hunter by-election, saying the result will not have implications federally. New South Wales Labor has not conceded defeat in the Upper Hunter yet but the National Party looks set to retain the seat. Mr Marles told Sky News linking the result to Federal Labor would be an over-reaction. The Deputy Labor Leader also denied internal splits over the new Kuri Kuri gas plant played a role in his party's defeat and said divisions over coal and gas are not a concern for Labor going forward. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au