John Alexander wins battle against Kristina Keneally

By James Massola and Fergus Hunter
Updated December 17 2017 - 7:53am, first published 7:48am
Bennelong by-election, 2017. Photograph shows Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull paused for a phogto with two stop adani protestors, whilst campaigning with Liberal candidate John Alexander at Gladesville Public School polling booth. Saturday 16th December 2017. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH NEWS 171216 fedpol
Bennelong by-election, 2017. Photograph shows Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull paused for a phogto with two stop adani protestors, whilst campaigning with Liberal candidate John Alexander at Gladesville Public School polling booth. Saturday 16th December 2017. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH NEWS 171216 fedpol
Bennelong by-election, 2017. Photograph shows Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with Liberal candidate John Alexander at Gladesville Public School polling booth. Saturday 16th December 2017. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH NEWS 171216 fedpol
Bennelong by-election, 2017. Photograph shows Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with Liberal candidate John Alexander at Gladesville Public School polling booth. Saturday 16th December 2017. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH NEWS 171216 fedpol
fedpol - December 16: Volunteers celebrate for Liberal candidate John Alexander's election night function at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club on December 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Christopher Pearce/Fairfax Media)
fedpol - December 16: Volunteers celebrate for Liberal candidate John Alexander's election night function at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club on December 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Christopher Pearce/Fairfax Media)

The Coalition has won the crucial Bennelong byelection, delivering a huge boost to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and ensuring he keeps his one-seat majority in Parliament.

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