Key quotes from Wentworth by-election

WENTWORTH BY-ELECTION QUOTES:

"Tonight is a night where we listen, where we learn, where we accept the blows." - Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

"It has been a very humbling and enlightening experience and I'm sorry I wasn't able to earn the trust of the voters of Wentworth tonight." - Liberal candidate Dave Sharma

"This has been a David and Goliath struggle." - Independent Kerryn Phelps.

"The blame for this lies squarely at the feet of anybody who felt it was a good idea to get rid of Malcolm Turnbull." - Liberal MP Craig Laundy.

"Voters believe a prime minister should only be removed by voters." - Liberal MP Trent Zimmerman.

"We should not even be having this conversation about whether or not they are going to lose." - Labor senator Kristina Keneally.

"We've been saying for some time this government is so desperate and chaotic, dysfunctional and divided, the best thing they could do is hold an election." - Labor deputy leader Tanya Plibersek.

"Dumping action on climate change and pandering to the right wing nut jobs doesn't fly with everyday Australians." - Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young.

"Australia is now in minority government. The Liberal government have been sent a message tonight - Australians don't want you." - Labor's Mark Dreyfus.

"Incredible result and proud of the people of Wentworth. A hearty congratulations to @drkerrynphelps who fought a great campaign. A great day for Australian democracy." - Alex Turnbull.

"This is the beginning of the end of the Morrison government." - Labor candidate Tim Murray.