Chris Minns and his ministry will be sworn in today, and currently hold 45 seats, two less than required to form a majority government.
abc.net.au/news/nsw-incoming-labor-premier-likely-to-form-minority-government-/102152966As the NSW election results continue to filter in, it appears the new Labor government will not hold a majority in parliament.The South Coast seat of Kiama will be held by former Liberal MP, Gareth Ward, now an independentChris Minns and his ministry will be sworn in by Governor Margaret Beazley today, and currently hold 45 seats, two less than required to form a majority government.
Three independent members of the crossbench last night guaranteed to give the premier-elect "confidence and supply" in the event he does not secure the remaining seats. "How the processes of government works, how the bureaucracy works, his tips on parliament, how to do the job," Mr Minns said.
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