For pundits who had hoped that the Eden-Monaro by-election would provide some clear markers on the current mood of the Australian electorate, the confusing result will be disappointing.
Labor went backwards but won. The Liberals moved forward but lost. The result, in fact, was a political stalemate.
Though Labor narrowly retained the seat vacated by former member Mike Kelly, the takeaway analysis is far murkier, suggesting a voting public that remains cautious but conflicted about the way …
