Labour could suffer if public opinion sides with the government rather than the unions - who are also the party's biggest financial backers.

Labor suffered a 30-seat swing and saw its caucus cut almost in half, to 36 seats.

At the election, Labor suffered a 10-seat swing.

Labor suffered a massive and unexpected swing against it, to hold a one seat majority in the new parliament.

Statewide, Labor suffered a landslide defeat winning only seven of 89 seats.

At the 1983 election, Labour suffered a landslide defeat, winning only 27.6% of the vote, their lowest share since 1918.

Labour suffered a catastrophic loss of support in 2010.

Labour, just as had been the case across the rest of the country, suffered heavy losses to all parties and especially to the Conservatives.

They arrived in unexpected numbers and Labour suffered a backlash from voters.

At the moment, poll after poll indicates that Labour is still suffering from a big credibility deficit.