Opposition claims win in close Australia by-election

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Kristy McBain of the centre-left Labor Party claimed a narrow win over Fiona Kotvojs of PM Scott Morrison's Conservative Party in the electorate of Eden-Monaro.

"I'm very pleased and honoured to be the next member for Eden-Moreno," McBain said in televised remarks.

Although not a major blow to Morrison - the results will not affect the balance of power in parliament - McBain's apparent victory shows that a recent rebound in the prime minister's approval ratings has not decisively translated into votes.

 

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