Altona State By-Election 13 February 2010

Victor P Taffa

The Brumby Government has suffered a swing of 12.2% following the Altona State By-Election based on figures released by the Victorian Electoral Commission.

The swing of 12.2% represents the vote recorded at the 2006 General Election by outgoing Minister for Public Transport Lynne Kosky and the result in which the Labor candidate achieved based on provisional results.

Should a swing of 12.2% swing be repeated at the 2010 General Election the Brumby Government would be swept from office.

Altona District By-Election 2010 Provisional Results: Altona District

Please note: Results below are only provisional results.

Results for this District will be published progressively. The figures below may not include all votes.

Last updated: Saturday, 13 February 2010 09:37:14 PM

Primary first preference votes

Two candidate preferred vote

The Altona State By-Election leaves the makeup of the Victorian Parliament unchanged and is as follows:

 Seats Held:

Labor:                           55

Liberal:                          23

National:                       9

Independent:            1

Total:                             88

Altona State By-Election 13 February 2010

Victor P Taffa

Liberal Candidate Mark Rose will contest the Altona State By-Election to be held on Saturday 13 February 2010.

The By-Election follows the resignation of Labor member Lynne Kosky.

Mark Rose, a Policeman and local Councillor, is an experienced advocate who will use his skills to boost services in Altona, and ensure families get a fairer deal in the West and are no longer taken for granted by Labor.

Mark grew up in Werribee and attended Werribee High, before serving with the Royal Australian Air Force. Mark and his wife Anthea live in the Western Suburbs with their four children.

Mark has led an exciting and diverse career. As a Sergeant with Victoria Police, Mark has served the community for over 17 years.  Since 2003, Mark has been a Councillor for the Wyndham City Council. Mark plays an active role in community groups and was awarded the National Medal for Police Service.

The resignation of Lynne Kosky gives the electors of Altona the best chance they will ever have to send Mr Brumby a strong message – that they want real action on their community’s needs.

The swing required to win the seat is 21% based on the 2006 State election.

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