Key quotes from Wentworth by-election
WENTWORTH BY-ELECTION QUOTES:
"There was a large element of anger with the way Malcolm (Turnbull) has been treated. They've walked in the door with the mind made up." - Liberal MP Craig Laundy.
"We should not even be having this conversation about whether or not they are going to lose." - Labor senator Kristina Keneally.
"Voters believe a prime minister should only be removed by voters." - Liberal MP Trent Zimmerman.
"We've been saying for some time this government is so desperate and chaotic, dysfunctional and divided, the best thing they could do is hold an election." - Labor deputy leader Tanya Plibersek.
"Dumping action on climate change and pandering to the right wing nut jobs doesn't fly with everyday Australians." - Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
"Australia is now in minority government. The Liberal government have been sent a message tonight - Australians don't want you." - Labor's Mark Dreyfus.
"Incredible result and proud of the people of Wentworth. A hearty congratulations to @drkerrynphelps who fought a great campaign. A great day for Australian democracy." - Alex Turnbull.
"This is the beginning of the end of the Morrison government." - Labor candidate Tim Murray.
