Shooters boost Laborâs chances in make-or-break byelection Weâre sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss April 4, 2021 â 5.30am April 4, 2021 â 5.30am Save Normal text size Advertisement Goodness! Following the resignation of the Upper Hunter Nationals MP Michael Johnsen last week â following a serious allegation of rape, which he strongly denies, and other allegations he offered a sex worker $1000 to ply her trade in Parliament House itself â this coming byelection will have a serious impact on our stateâs two female political leaders. If the Coalition loses, the Berejiklian government will move into minority. If the ALP doesnât get a thumping win, the leadership of Jodi McKay will be terminal.