Only one new MP with non-European ancestry has been elected, enlarging the gulf between the proportion of Victorians from non-European backgrounds and the number of politicians who look like them.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has doubled down on his claims that his controversial energy plan to bring back the state-owned State Electricity Commission will bring down power prices, despite the federal budget pointing to a 56 per cent spike over two years.
Even if Labor wins the state election, it could end up needing lengthy negotiations with micro parties or support from the Coalition to pass legislation.