Broadcaster Derryn Hinch elected to Senate, Greens retain balance of power

By Michael Koziol
Updated August 4 2016 - 4:08pm, first published August 3 2016 - 6:38pm
In the driver's seat: Derryn Hinch officially elected to represent Victoria in the Senate. Photo: Justin McManus
In the driver's seat: Derryn Hinch officially elected to represent Victoria in the Senate. Photo: Justin McManus
Greens Senator Janet Rice, right, was re-elected, meaning the Greens will retain at least nine senators. Photo: Luis Ascui
Greens Senator Janet Rice, right, was re-elected, meaning the Greens will retain at least nine senators. Photo: Luis Ascui

Controversial broadcaster Derryn Hinch has officially  won a seat in Parliament, while the Greens are set to retain the balance of power, after Senate results were announced in Victoria.

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