Was the Upper Hunter by-election result as “doom and gloom” for the NSW ALP as has been portrayed, or was it to be expected in a seat that has been held by the Nationals for 90 years?
Former Minister in the Hawke and Keating Federal Governments and Hunter Business Chamber CEO, David Simmons, believes the result should have been expected, but there are some fundamental things Labor needs to get right to be successful in the next election.
What does Mr Simmons believe is the way forward and should the party continue to support Jodi McKay as NSW Labor leader?
Listen back to his chat with Tracy Mac on Newcastle In The Mornings below.
