PM, Scott Morrison commenting on Getup! campaigning against Adani in Queensland: “Bill Shorten is the godfather of GetUp”.
“I notice Bill Shorten may be vanishing from their election material, but I tell you what, if you vote for one of Bill Shorten’s candidates he won’t vanish as prime minister.” – The electoral commission doesn’t partake in wizardry.
Source: SBS.com.au
It was a tight race, but the news is a huge blow for Mr Shorten, who had worked hard to rehabilitate his image and appeared to grow in confidence during the campaign. His second election failure is almost certain to spell the end of his leadership, while Mr Morrison will be relieved he has helped the Coalition edge over the line to return for a third term in government.