Anthony Albanese's path to The Lodge was paved by some big wins in WA.
It's far beyond what Labor had been hoping for, despite it having devoted significant attention and resources to the state throughout the campaign.
Plenty of promises have been made by the Labor team — worth around $270 million all up. So what can Western Australians expect the new government to deliver for them?
Read through the full list of the party's big promises, or click the names below to jump straight to your seat.
Promises for all West Australians
Most of Labor's promises in the west were fairly seat-specific, but there are a few that stretch a bit wider.
That includes $7.8 million to provide additional crisis accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
They've also pledged $1.7 million for a variety of school projects across the state, and $15 million to clean up the Swan and Canning rivers.
WA will also get some of the 50 bulk-billed urgent care medical centres Labor promised, including in:
- Perth City
- Murdoch
- Joondalup
- Bunbury
- Rockingham
- Midland
- Broome.
Burt
The biggest promise for the safe Labor seat of Burt is $35 million to upgrade the intersection of Garden Street and Nicholson Road.
There's also $4 million to build the Langford Indoor Netball Centre, $40,000 for a new bus for the Australian Arab Association and $50,000 for a new shed at the Armadale Community Family Centre Toy Library.
Canning
While Labor made significant inroads in Canning, reducing a safe Liberal seat to a marginal one, there wasn't a lot of money being thrown around.
The main promise was $2 million for a new station for the Roleystone-Karragullen Bushfire Brigade.
Cowan
Previously WA's most marginal seat, even a slight swing towards Labor was always going to shore it up.
To make sure that happened, the party committed $15 million to expand the Neerabup Industrial Precinct.
There was also $750,000 pledged to upgrade and expand the Lightning Park Recreational Centre, and $200,000 to build the Shreenathdam Havali and Cultural Centre.
A further $1.6 million was promised to build a Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Girrawheen.
Durack
Covering vast swathes of WA's north, Durack is another of the state's safe Liberal seats.
But even sitting member Melissa Price couldn't escape a significant swing, with Labor's Jeremiah Riley delivering a 9.9 per cent shift.
The major promise there was $360,000 towards pool and play equipment in 12 Aboriginal communities.
Forrest
Yet another previous Liberal stronghold was cut down substantially, with a swing of 10.8 per cent away from Nola Marino in Forrest showing just how united West Australian voters were.
The key pledge made by Labor's Bronwen English was $18 million to create a Health Hub for the South West Aboriginal Medical Service.
However, Ms Marino retained the seat.
Fremantle
Existing since federation, Fremantle has been held by Labor almost ever since.
It's another place that doesn't usually attract much attention during a campaign because of how safe it is, but Labor did commit $1.25 million to establish a Fremantle Creative Hub at the Fremantle Arts Centre.
Hasluck
In what's turned out to be a successful bid to oust Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt, Labor went big on Perth's eastern fringes.
The most expensive pledge was $42 million in joint funding with the state to build a pool and recreation centre in Ellenbrook.
The Derbal Yerrigan Aboriginal Health Service has been promised $4.7 million to expand its Midland clinic, while a new Community Hub in Ellenbrook has been promised $2 million.
Training will also receive a boost, with $3.24 million to upgrade Midland TAFE to train students to work on wind energy technology, as well as $3 million to create a Trade Training Centre at Ellenbrook Secondary College.
There was also a $3 million promise for greater disaster readiness across the Perth Hills.
Moore
Another surprise for many is that Labor was able to gain so much ground in Moore that it now sits on a knife-edge.
There were relatively few promises to help push it over though, with Labor's Tom French committing $200,000 to upgrade the Kingsley Annexe and playground at Kingsley Park and $150,000 for new Junior Clubroom facilities at North Beach Tennis Club.
O'Connor
Yet another Liberal stronghold since it was created in 1980, Labor would have held little hope it could take O'Connor from incumbent Rick Wilson.
Even still, Shaneane Weldon made a few pledges to try and pull support her way.
That included $8 million for an outdoor swimming pool in Kalgoorlie and $5 million for the Southern Ocean Surf Reef in Albany.
She also promised $800,000 to develop a short stay camp to accommodate people travelling to, or through, Laverton.
Mr Wilson has retained the seat but suffered a nine per cent swing to Labor.
Pearce
As much as Labor was expecting to claim Pearce, they still made a few promises to boost their chances.
That included $25 million in extra money for a new aquatic and recreation centre in Alkimos, as well as $2 million to improve facilities and support community sport at the Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex.
The City of Wanneroo was promised both $3.75 million to create an Emergency Management Precinct, and $1.5 million for its Cycle Plan.
Perth
A safe seat for Labor, the only major pledge for Perth was $50 million towards creating an Aboriginal Cultural Centre in the CBD.
That matches $50 million also promised by the state government, which will go towards creating what is hoped to be a world-leading space for Aboriginal history, culture and tradition.
Swan
Swan was the other seat Labor was pretty confident of picking up, so there was some big money promised there too.
The biggest pledge was $30 million for a community hub in High Wycombe.
There was also $5.4 million promised for upgrades to Hartfield Park in Kalamunda, and $2 million for the redevelopment of the Wilson Park precinct.
Tangney
Tangney flew under the radar for many this campaign, but the efforts of Labor's dolphin-trainer turned police officer Sam Lim seem to have been rewarded.
On top of smaller promises to local sporting clubs, he made some key pledges to faith and community groups.
That includes $1 million for a new education and culture building for the Perth Hindu Temple and $1 million for a new community facility for the Sikh Gurudwara in Canning Vale.
There was also $1.75 million promised to the development of a Chung Wah Community Centre in Perth's southern suburbs.
