Nicholls election result sees Coalition stronghold collapse in northern Victorian seat
ABCOn election night in the northern Victorian seat of Nicholls, two very different parties were taking place. Key points: The Nationals have retained the seat of Nicholls, but it is no longer the safest Coalition seat in Victoria Independent challenger Rob Priestly has significantly dented the Nationals' vast margin in the seat New member for Nicholls Sam Birrell says he still plans to campaign for the community from the Opposition In one, there was a din of celebration, and speeches to eager applause. "We've taken Nicholls from being one of the safest seats in the country, never discussed, never part of the national agenda, to being at the centre of the political discussion," he said to supporters. He said the seat's stark swing against the Nationals showed his party "needs to listen to the electorate very carefully". The seat's vast Nationals' margin has narrowed due to a strong challenge from independent Rob Priestly.
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Nationals Deputy Leader David Littleproud warns Nicholls voters against voting for independent
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