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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese concedes 'lessons are very clear' from Kristina Keneally's defeat in Fowler

Anthony Albanese concedes the Labor party has lessons to learn from its humiliating defeat in the once-safe south-west Sydney seat of Fowler, while Kristina Keneally blames her loss on the impact of COVID lockdowns.

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Anthony Albanese’s choice of Speaker will be key to transforming our testosterone-fuelled parliament

There is speculation the prime minister might choose a truly independent umpire, with Andrew Wilkie’s name mentioned

The Guardian - AU

The ‘Biloela family’ are going home – but what will Labor do with thousands of other asylum seekers in limbo in Australia?

The long-running case of the “Biloela family” has taken a step forward, after the new Labor government confirmed they would be allowed to return home to Queensland.

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Environment needs ambitious pair of hands

The seismic shift in Saturday's election must dramatically elevate the standing of the environment portfolio in cabinet, observers say.

AAP

Why 2022's 'Seinfeld' election outcome will challenge Australian democracy

Both major parties ran small-target and lacklustre election campaigns, writes John Tierney.

Newcastle Herald

Election landslide prompts stark warning from WA Liberal women over 'zero appeal' to females

WA Liberal Party women call on the state party to put strong female candidates in winnable seats and reflect modern society or condemn themselves to long-term opposition, after a second-straight electoral trouncing.

ABC News

Community leaders warn stakes high as new Labor government decides on controversial cashless card

Some community leaders worry Labor's pledge to scrap controversial welfare management programs could further fuel binge drinking and child neglect in regional areas, while others cannot wait to see it gone.

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Has the National Party forever lost its historic homeland in Richmond? Larry Anthony fears it has

Ageing supporters and a major shift in voter demographics have led to a collapse in support for the party that ruled for generations in this northern NSW electorate.

ABC News

Jacqui Munro: Out with the old, in with the new political script

A party can’t govern forever, though Menzies set a high bar at 16 consecutive years as PM. The Coalition’s nine years is a healthy term.

The New Daily

Australia can swiftly end the climate wars and become a renewable superpower. Here’s how

We can replace coal power with renewables and storage, electrify everything, create a renewable export industry and grow clean energy supply chains

The Guardian - AU

Australians woke up to Scott Morrison and didn’t just move the goalposts – they dragged them off the paddock

Voters wanted more action on climate change, having seen first hand the impact of fire, drought, flood and ocean surges across our huge continent

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese is Australia’s first PM with a non-Anglo surname. So how do you pronounce it?

Even members of his own party can’t decide on the best way to pronounce his last name – but the PM says it’s easier to call him Albo

The Guardian - AU

This election marked a turning point on climate – but what will it mean for Australia?

Labor’s climate plan is designed to limit the political risk of a scare campaign – but there are already calls for it to go beyond its headline commitments

The Guardian - AU

Jobs, GPs and dredging are the tone of Hunter's new political voice

With big ambitions for the electorate's energy future, Labor's fresh face in the Hunter says he's here to stay.

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Federal election 2022: Voters explain why they shifted to Greens or 'teal' independents after voting Labor and Liberal for years

After years of voting for one of the two major parties, many Australian voters jumped ship in this year's federal election. Some Sydney and Brisbane voters explain why.

The Conversation

Nationals vote holds steady. Will the Coalition become a party of the regions and outer suburbs?

The most amazing thing about the election was the very low primary vote for the ALP and the Liberal Party.

ABC News

Kristina Keneally concedes defeat in south-west seat of Fowler, previously held by Labor since 1984

Former NSW Labor premier, frontbencher and outgoing senator Kristina Keneally has conceded defeat in the south-west seat of Fowler.

The New Daily

Western Australia: The state that made Anthony Albanese Australia’s next prime minister

Western Australia turned the tide in tight election to return Labor to power and make Anthony Albanese Australia's next prime minister.

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Is this the end of the two-party system in Australia? The Greens, teals and others shock the major parties

The Australian Labor Party will form government either outright or in a minority government.

Newcastle Herald

Dan Repacholi holds fire on claiming victory in Hunter

LABOR'S Dan Repacholi is not claiming victory in Hunter and his rivals say it's too early to call the result.

Newcastle Herald

Labor candidate Dan Repacholi claims victory in the Hunter

Election 2022: The scene from the Hunter electorate as the counting takes shape

ABC News

Election 2022: 24 key seats to watch tonight ahead of an election result

Polls have closed in the eastern states and the counting has started. Keep an eye on these key seats which could change hands and decide the election result.

ABC News

Social media getting spammed by big-spending politicians in Qld despite election ad blackout

Some Queensland politicians are spending thousands this week to advertise on your Facebook, Instagram and other social media feeds, in a last-ditch effort to grab your attention while radio and television adverts are banned in the closing stages of the election campaign.

The New Daily

The Decideds: TND’s voters’ panel opt overwhelmingly for Labor

After six weeks of an election campaign, the time has come for Australians to cast their vote and decide the future of the nation.

ABC News

Labor election commitments add $7.4 billion to the deficit, but ALP pledges it's quality spending

Labor's election commitments would cost the budget bottom line an extra $7.4 billion, the opposition has confirmed in its pre-election costings.

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