Ballots are being counted after a dual by-election in Melbourne. Thousands of people turned out to polling booths in the seats of Werribee and Prahran, following the retirement of former treasurer Tim Pallas in the southwest and the resignation of greens MP Sam Hibbins in the inner city. The votes are being touted as a litmus test for both major parties ahead of this year's federal election and next year's state poll. Shortly, I’ll be joined by our reporters in the two seats. But first, here's how the day unfolded.
