One of the Liberal s few success stories in the election on Saturday - which Labor has convincingly won - was in the seat of Nepean where newcomer Sam Groth claimed victory.
Daniel Andrews says Labor will not strike deals with independents and minor parties, if it forms a minority government; Greens candidate Gabrielle de Vietri is excited about the prospect of the minor party holding the balance of power. Follow updates here.
Paul Mercurio is Labor s candidate for the marginal seat of Hastings, currently held by the Liberals, which is set to be among Victoria s closest fought battlegrounds at Saturday s state election.
In the ultra-marginal seat of Hastings, Labor’s candidate, Strictly Ballroom star Paul Mercurio, is fighting for a notional nine votes with a former Greg Hunt staffer who has publicly defended Renee Heath.