In response, voters in regional areas deserted the Kennett government and Labor increased their seats from 29 to 42, with the Liberals and their National Party allies retaining 43, and three falling to rural independents.
Voters in regional areas increased their seats from 29 to 42. This was in response. This was with the Liberals. This was with their National Party allies retaining 43, and three falling to rural independents. These regional areas were deserted the Kennett government. These regional areas were deserted Labor.