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The center-left Labor Party is four seats away from an outright majority.

 

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Anthony Albanese’s Labor party defeats the ruling Coalition, but may lack the numbers to form majority government

 

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Australia’s rightwing Coalition government has lost power after nearly a decade in office, with Saturday’s election showing a sharp shift to progressive parties that will see a Labor administration formed – possibly with the support of climate-focussed independents or Greens.

 

Within hours of polls closing, multiple election analysts said it was clear the ruling Coalition – led by Scott Morrison’s conservative Liberal party and the rural-based National party – could not retain the 76 seats it held, which is the minimum required to form a parliamentary majority.

 

Just before 11pm on Saturday, Morrison conceded defeat, and announced he would step down as leader of his party.

 

 

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