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Drawing from past experiences, Clell emphasizes that initial shock gives way to adaptation. He references the aftermath of the 2011 NSW state election, where the opposition was heavily heavily outnumbered—20 compared to 70 coalition members. Today, Labor holds an even larger majority: 94 seats to the Liberals’ 28. However, Clell notes that numerical superiority in the chamber doesn’t automatically translate into effective governance or opposition success.
According to him, a lot hinges on the tone and vocal presence of the respective sides. The government, at this early stage, might appear dominant, but the opposition is likely to find its voice over time, especially as issues such as taxes and economic reforms come to the forefront.