Australia's Government Vows to See Out Term After Voter Backlash

The transcript discusses the by-election in Wentworth, where independent candidate Kerryn Phelps won a significant victory, ending the Liberal Party's long-standing hold on the seat. This election was seen as a referendum on the recent party room coup that ousted Malcolm Turnbull. The result led to a hung parliament, although Phelps has indicated she will not vote against the government unless extraordinary circumstances arise. The discussion also touches on the blame for the coup and the need for the Liberal Party to re-evaluate its stance on climate change.

What was the percentage swing away from the Liberal Party in the Wentworth by-election?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

What was the historical significance of the Wentworth seat for the Liberal Party?

• It was a newly created seat.

• It was never held by the Liberal Party.

• It had been held by the Liberal Party for 117 years.

• It was a marginal seat.

What was the immediate political consequence of the Wentworth by-election result?

• A strengthened Liberal majority

• A hung parliament

• An early general election

• A new Prime Minister

Which former Prime Minister's seat was Wentworth?

• Scott Morrison

• Tony Abbott

• Malcolm Turnbull

• Peter Dutton

What issue did voters consider important in the Wentworth by-election?

• Healthcare

• Tax reform

• Education

• Climate change