NSW Election: Seven News

Seven News State Political Editor Amelia Brace and presenter Michael Usher will lead Seven’s coverage of the NSW election from 5.00pm on Saturday.

Mark Ferguson also hosts a special bulletin at 6pm before NSW Decides 2023 continues from 7.00pm.

Sydney news director, Jason Morrison, said: “We have chosen experts who are all current or key players in NSW politics today, and who will share their insider news and headlining views in what is shaping to be an election like no other.

“Amelia Brace showed her dominance in state political reporting when she masterfully managed both Premier Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns during the 7NEWS Leaders debate this month. She and Michael Usher will our on-air team, who have seen more elections than any other network.”

The NSW Decides 2023 panel includes:

* David Elliott, the Liberal Party’s most experienced minister, known for his bomb-throwing skills, who is leaving politics and won’t be afraid to share his thoughts on the way out;

* Labor powerbroker and tactician, Jo Haylon, a senior shadow minister who has been central to her party’s campaign and is also a close confidante of Opposition Leader Chris Minns and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese;

* Nationals MP Melinda Pavey, who has variously been a minister for roads, water, and housing during her 35-year political career and should know early in the night if the bush can save the Coalition;

* And last, but not least, one of Australia’s most controversial politician, Mark Latham, who knows the movements in every marginal seat, brings his unique knowledge of the inner workings of the Labor party (as its former leader) and stands a strong chance of holding the balance of power in the NSW Upper House.

7NEWS political editor Mark Riley returns with his famed “Screen of Dreams”, while Chief Reporter Chris Reason and Chris Maher will each report from Labor and Liberal party headquarters.