THIS year will go down in history as one of major shocks in the world of politics. The status quo was devastated in particular by the results of two ballots - the Brexit referendum and the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America.

These results sent shockwaves through the establishment. Nevertheless I am of the opinion that the biggest shock in electoral circles was the result of a by-election held in the district of Orange in New South Wales, Australia.