How Labor swept to power in NSW – and what’s next?

Chris Minns is now the premier of New South Wales. After 12 years in opposition, Labor will form a majority government. With an inexperienced frontbench, it faces a set of immediate challenges, while also having to tackle some of its key election promises – such as bringing in thousands of new nurses, teachers and paramedics amid a nationwide shortage. NSW state correspondent Michael McGowan explains how the night unfolded and what the state can expect under a Minns government