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Did Australia just make a move to the left?

Political commentators often use the idea of a political spectrum from left to right as shorthand for understanding political ideologies, parties and programs. Derived from the arrangement of the National Assembly in the French Revolution, it has been a remarkably resilient form of political shorthand.

The Conversation

On the Pacific, the new government must be bold and go big. Here's how the repair work could begin

The federal election has delivered a monumental win for Australia’s relations with the Pacific. The stunning victories of the teal and Greens candidates means climate action will be at the top of the new government’s agenda.

The Conversation

Power of the youth vote changes Queensland's political landscape

Young voters like 28-year-old Hugh Thomas changed Queensland's political landscape in the weekend's federal election. The ABC examines three Brisbane seats that swung to the Greens and the power of the youth vote in the results.

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Elizabeth Lee poised to be highest ACT Liberal in electoral office

The likely loss of Senator Seselja would mean Ms Lee would be the most senior Liberal to hold office in the territory.

The Canberra Times

Australia has shown how quickly the right can crumble. Boris Johnson, be warned

The ousting of shameless culture warrior Scott Morrison should send a shiver down Tory spines, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

‘Australia votes for climate action’: How the world framed Labor’s victory as a win for the planet

World leaders and foreign journalists all saw Labor's comitment to stronger climate action as the key takeaway from Saturday's federal election win.

The New Daily

Why Labor is likely to win a House of Representatives majority despite a 33% primary vote

With 73% of enrolled voters counted, the ABC is calling 73 of the 151 House of Representatives seats for Labor, 54 for the Coalition, 15 Others and nine in doubt. Labor is likely to win Lyons, while the Coalition should win Bass, Cowper and Sturt. The Coalition is currently just…

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SNP nominate LibDem councillor for Lord Provost of Edinburgh

THE SNP have nominated a LibDem to be the Lord Provost of Scotland’s capital.

The National (Scotland)

Teal independents: who are they and how did they upend Australia’s election?

What does historic move of voters away from the two major parties mean for the future of Australian politics?

The Guardian - UK

Who are the crossbenchers after the election? And how will they vote in Parliament?

Australia's parliament is facing a supersized crossbench in the wake of the "teal wave" and a unprecedented number of Greens candidates elected. But what does all this mean for the new parliament? And who are these new crossbencher?

ABC News

Pollsters breathe sigh of relief after accurately predicting Labor’s election victory

Major polling companies changed methods after 2019 failure but two-party preferred measure misses Greens and independents

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s new PM flags ‘difficult’ China ties as he heads to Tokyo for Quad meeting

Ahead of meeting with Biden, Kishida and Modi in Tokyo, Anthony Albanese warned Australia would always stand up for its values against China

The Guardian - AU

The election showed Australia's huge appetite for stronger climate action. What levers can the new government pull?

As the polls closed on Saturday night, most election commentary focused on the dispiriting campaign where both major parties avoided any substantial division on policy issues and instead focused on negatively framing the opposing leader.

The Conversation

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

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James Stevens set to retain seat of Sturt as voters send 'unequivocal' message to Liberal Party

SA Liberal incumbent James Stevens says while he was still not yet confident to claim victory over Labor's Sonja Baram in his eastern-Adelaide seat, postal votes were so far in his favour.

The Independent UK

Albanese sworn in as PM in Australia ahead of Tokyo summit

Australia’s new prime minister has been sworn into office ahead of a Tokyo summit with President Joe Biden

AAP

Voters sick of party fights: Palaszczuk

Queensland's premier says voters rejected the outgoing Morrison government's climate change policies and warned that voters are sick of adversarial politics.

The Guardian - AU

PM has ‘frank and very positive’ call with Johnson – as it happend

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Federal election results for the NT are becoming clearer. Here's what we know so far

While some election candidates are already booking flights to Canberra, others are packing up their corflutes and contemplating their next political move.

Newcastle Herald

Australian voters are drifting to the left on key issues as Anthony Albanese claims election victory

Can the Liberal Party rediscover its sense of purpose without being distracted by the issues and personalities that Australians now seem to have rejected at the ballot box?

ABC News

Anthony Albanese and four senior frontbenchers sworn in ahead of Quad trip

Moments after he is officially sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia, the Labor leader appears alongside his new ministers and makes a symbolic change inside parliament.

The Guardian - AU

How knocking on 90,000 doors delivered Queensland Labor heartland to the Greens

Analysis: the party’s stunning election result – likely winning three seats in Brisbane – built on a years-long grassroots strategy

The Guardian - AU

How Albanese’s practical pivot on climate paved the way for a Greens surge

Analysis: As Labor focused on opportunities for working people in the transition to renewables, the Greens mounted a formidable on-the-ground campaign

Reuters

Austrian president says he is seeking re-election

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, a 78-year-old former leader of the Greens, said in a video posted online on Sunday he is standing for re-election this year to a second six-year term, which is likely to limit the number of candidates.

The New Daily

Anthony Albanese promises change at home and abroad as Labor heads for majority

Labor is on track for a majority government as incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises Australia a moment of change and a renewed image abroad.

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