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Jacob Shteyman

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Andrew Barr will extend his reign as ACT chief minister with Labor set to form minority government. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's "forever government" has lived up to its name, with Labor extending its record reign in the ACT beyond a quarter of a century.

Labor leader Andrew Barr, already the longest-serving political leader in the country, fended off a negative swing and an independent surge to win his third election as chief minister. 

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