Liberal candidate Simon Kennedy won Scott Morrison's former seat

The byelection in the south Sydney seat was triggered when the former prime minister announced his resignation from politics in January. Simon Kennedy wins the seat of Cook, which was vacated by Scott Morrison. The former PM resigned from office in January after announcing his resignation in February. The result is the first byelection to be held in Cook since 2010.

Byelection in south Sydney seat expected to be won by Liberal candidate Simon Kennedy. Coalition hopes to exorcise the ghost of Scott Morrison as Cook goes to the polls. AEC warns voter turnout could be low with a low turnout of just over 30 per cent. A Liberal candidate is expected to win the seat.