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NSW state byelections

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Four byelections have been held in the NSW state seats of Bega, Monaro, Willoughby and Strathfield this Saturday. The new leaders of both sides of state politics, Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns will be very eager to use the results to their advantage.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet with Liberal candidate Bridget Sakr after polling closed in Strathfield.

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet with Liberal candidate Bridget Sakr after polling closed in Strathfield.Credit:Rhett Wyman

Outgoing Bega MP Andrew Constance at a post-election event for for Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojs, in Batemans Bay. There has been a significant swing in the Liberal-held seat.

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Outgoing Bega MP Andrew Constance at a post-election event for for Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojs, in Batemans Bay. There has been a significant swing in the Liberal-held seat.Credit:James Brickwood

Labor candidate for Strathfield Jason Yat-sen Li celebrates a likely victory.

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Labor candidate for Strathfield Jason Yat-sen Li celebrates a likely victory.Credit:Steven Siewert

NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns speaks at Jason Yat-sen Li's post-election event, with a likely win in the seat of Strathfield.

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NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns speaks at Jason Yat-sen Li's post-election event, with a likely win in the seat of Strathfield. Credit:Steven Siewert

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Labor candidate for Bega, Dr Michael Holland, at the Adelaide Hotel in Moruya where Labor appears to be on course for victory.

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Labor candidate for Bega, Dr Michael Holland, at the Adelaide Hotel in Moruya where Labor appears to be on course for victory.Credit:James Brickwood

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet (left) and candidate for Willoughby Tim James visit a cake stall at Cammeray Public School.

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet (left) and candidate for Willoughby Tim James visit a cake stall at Cammeray Public School.Credit:Renee Nowytarger

NSW Labor leader Chris Minns (second from left) and NSW Labor candidate for Strathfield Jason Yat-sen Li (second from right) at Burwood Public School polling booth.

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NSW Labor leader Chris Minns (second from left) and NSW Labor candidate for Strathfield Jason Yat-sen Li (second from right) at Burwood Public School polling booth.Credit:Rhett Wyman

Labor's Bega candidate Dr Michael Holland (left) with outgoing NSW Liberal MP Andrew Constance at the Moruya Public School polling booth.

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Labor's Bega candidate Dr Michael Holland (left) with outgoing NSW Liberal MP Andrew Constance at the Moruya Public School polling booth. Credit:James Brickwood

Outgoing Bega MP Andrew Constance at a post-election event for for Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojs, in Batemans Bay. There is a significant swing against the Liberal seat.

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Outgoing Bega MP Andrew Constance at a post-election event for for Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojs, in Batemans Bay. There is a significant swing against the Liberal seat.Credit:James Brickwood

Strathfield Liberal candidate Bridget Sakr at the Chalmers Road School polling booth.

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Strathfield Liberal candidate Bridget Sakr at the Chalmers Road School polling booth.Credit:Rhett Wyman

NSW Labor leader Chris Minns campaigns for Bega candidate Dr Michael Holland at the Moruya Public School polling booth.

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NSW Labor leader Chris Minns campaigns for Bega candidate Dr Michael Holland at the Moruya Public School polling booth.Credit:James Brickwood

Australian Labor leader Anthony Albanese (centre) meets voters at the Burwood Community Centre during the Strathfield byelection.

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Australian Labor leader Anthony Albanese (centre) meets voters at the Burwood Community Centre during the Strathfield byelection.Credit:Rhett Wyman

Political campaigners at Burwood Public School brave wet weather during the Strathfield byelection.

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Political campaigners at Burwood Public School brave wet weather during the Strathfield byelection.Credit:Rhett Wyman

Democracy sausages for sale at Cammeray Public School during the Willoughby byelection.

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Democracy sausages for sale at Cammeray Public School during the Willoughby byelection.Credit:Renee Nowytarger

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NSW Treasurer Matt Keen (left) at Cammeray Public School in support of Willoughby Liberal candidate Tim James.

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NSW Treasurer Matt Keen (left) at Cammeray Public School in support of Willoughby Liberal candidate Tim James.Credit:Renee Nowytarger

Strathfield Labor candidate Jason Yat-sen Li (centre) at the Croydon Park Public School polling booth.

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Strathfield Labor candidate Jason Yat-sen Li (centre) at the Croydon Park Public School polling booth.Credit:Rhett Wyman

Labor's Bega candidate Dr Michael Holland (centre) with daughters Grace, Alice, and wife Lyn, chat with NSW Labor leader Chris Minns at Moruya Public School polling booth.

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Labor's Bega candidate Dr Michael Holland (centre) with daughters Grace, Alice, and wife Lyn, chat with NSW Labor leader Chris Minns at Moruya Public School polling booth.Credit:James Brickwood

Bega Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojs with outgoing MP Andrew Constance at Moruya Public School.

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Bega Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojs with outgoing MP Andrew Constance at Moruya Public School.Credit:James Brickwood

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese meets voters at the Burwood Community Centre during the Strathfield byelection.

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Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese meets voters at the Burwood Community Centre during the Strathfield byelection.Credit:Rhett Wyman

NSW Treasurer Matt Keen dons a campaign shirt to support Liberal candidate Tim James during the Willoughby byelection.

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NSW Treasurer Matt Keen dons a campaign shirt to support Liberal candidate Tim James during the Willoughby byelection.Credit:Renee Nowytarger