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Labor is odds-on for a narrow victory in NSW election, but it is far from a sure bet

  • Written by Andy Marks, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Government and Alliances, Western Sydney University
Labor is odds-on for a narrow victory in NSW election, but it is far from a sure betBianca de Marchi/AAP

A gambler would probably feel the odds favour a Labor win at the upcoming New South Wales election. But, as Scott Morrison proved in 2019, underdog status is prized in politics. Favouritism brings its own challenges, especially when the game takes an unanticipated twist. In this setting, the wide path to victory can quickly...

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