Albanese says Labor ‘will govern for every Australian’; Liberals will ‘rebuild’, Dutton says; Bandt in battle to hold seat as Greens face losses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked Australians “for the chance to continue to serve.” Surveys show the soaring cost of living and economic uncertainty are the top voter concerns.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese waves as he prepares to address the party faithful
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won a second term following the general election
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed a decisive victory in general elections on Saturday.
“Thank you to the people of Australia for the chance to continue to serve the best nation on Earth,” the Labor leader told supporters at a campaign party in Sydney.
Earlier, Australia’s state broadcaster ABC said the Labor party “certainly” won, amid vote counting.
“Labor will form government in the next parliament. It’s a big swing that’s on at the moment. I can’t see how it turns around,” ABC election analyst Antony Green told viewers.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked Australians “for the chance to continue to serve.” Surveys show the soaring cost of living and economic uncertainty are the top voter concerns.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese waves as he prepares to address the party faithful
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won a second term following the general electionImage: Rick Rycroft/AP Photo/picture alliance
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed a decisive victory in general elections on Saturday.
“Thank you to the people of Australia for the chance to continue to serve the best nation on Earth,” the Labor leader told supporters at a campaign party in Sydney.
Earlier, Australia’s state broadcaster ABC said the Labor party “certainly” won, amid vote counting.
“Labor will form government in the next parliament. It’s a big swing that’s on at the moment. I can’t see how it turns around,” ABC election analyst Antony Green told viewers.
Opposition leader concedes defeat
Peter Dutton, the leader of the opposition Liberal-National coalition, conceded defeat, congratulating Albanese on his win in a phone call.
The Australian Electoral Commission’s early projections also gave the Labor Party a lead with 70 seats, with the conservative opposition trailing behind with 24 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives.
Voting is mandatory for every citizen in Australia, one of the few democracies worldwide with such a requirement.
There are about 18 million eligible voters, and around 8 million of them had already cast ballots before Saturday.
Australian #election:# Labor’s# Anthony Albanese #claims victory
