There's deepening chaos and despair amongst government MPs, still processing their crushing defeat in the Victorian State election. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a date for the budget and a timeline for the election. But the shock resignation of Julia Banks from the Liberal Party obliterated his efforts to regain control. The government plans to go to the polls in May next year, but can it survive that long? Laura Tingle, Chief Political Correspondent for ABC 7:30, joins the Party Room. If you want to jump ahead, here is what's in The Party Room: 00:00:27 - Libs thumped in Victoria 00:05:19 - Julia Banks' resignation 00:14:04 - Laura Tingle: Government has stopped 00:18:38 - Laura Tingle: Integrity commission 00:21:27 - Laura Tingle: Losing control 00:27:48 - Trading Preferences: Marise Payne 00:28:48 - Trading Preferences: Real Liberals 00:30:14 - SONG: Six months left to vote