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Labor edges closer to an outright majority in the lower house with projected victory in the seat of Richmond, taking the party's tally to 74.

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.

Liberal faithfuls watched on with blank disbelief as their leader Scott Morrison conceded the end of a decade-long Coalition reign.

The Labor Party has made history with their 2022 federal election win, securing more seats than the Coalition for the first time in 15 years.

Six weeks of campaigning. Six weeks of images. While some could argue there was a lack of policy ideas in the 2022 election campaign, there were plenty of photo opportunities.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conspicuous absence from five battleground seats has underscored his greatest challenge this election.

Scott Morrison has become the most successful Australian prime minister in years just by standing for reelection on Saturday

Rather than having to “stick it out” with the same leadership for another three years, our nation needs to breathe a sigh of relief.

Whichever of our leaders takes the Treasury benches tomorrow night, they need to wake up on Sunday morning and abandon the small-target approach.