Ken Wyatt is quietly confident he will be returned to Parliament as voting continues in the Western Australian seat of Hasluck.
Speaking with Sky News, the Liberal MP says given the groundwork he has put in he’s hopeful voters will allow him to continue in the role. The seat is held by Mr Wyatt on a 2.1 per cent margin but faces a stiff challenge by Labor candidate James Martin.
KenWyattMP the man who said there was no need for a royal commission into aged care. just like Morrison on the need for a royal commission into banks, nothing to see here!. And now we know, shame on you both. LNP deserves to lose this election for plenty of reasons, aged care is one.
KenWyattMP Good luck Ken
KenWyattMP Glad to see he's looking forward to being in the opposition.
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