Local councils will be able to move citizenship ceremonies to a day near Australia Day, in a major reversal of a Morrison government policy by the Albanese government.
A Labor councillor moved to rescind the motion over fears the council could be punished by the federal government, which has mandated that municipalities hold the ceremonies on January 26.
Counting of postal and absentee votes began on Monday. While it was a clear victory for Labor led by Dan Andrews, some seats are still too close to call.
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