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Anthony Albanese's rise from humble beginnings to the prime ministership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is a politician moulded by his humble start to life as the only child of a single mother who raised him on a pension in gritty inner-Sydney suburbia.

ABC News · May 22, 2022

Independent who beat Kristina Keneally in western Sydney seat says Labor was ‘arrogant’

Incoming MP for Fowler Dai Le says decision to parachute Keneally into diverse electorate was a ‘slap in the face’ to locals

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022

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.

The Conversation · May 22, 2022

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New Greens senator elected in South Australia, as One Nation, Nick Xenophon and Rex Patrick disappointed at results

South Australia will have two Greens senators for the first time since 2016, while Nick Xenophon and Rex Patrick almost certainly fail to get elected.

ABC News · May 22, 2022

The election outcome exposes a gaping disconnect between News Corp and voters

Unable to convince Australians to follow its course, News Corp’s failed campaign demonstrates its political impotence

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022

It’s A ‘Greens-Slide’: Greens Celebrate Best Results In History And Massive Lower House Gains

The Greens achieved huge results with new green seats in the House of Representatives while retaining all its Senate spots this election.

Pedestrian.tv · May 22, 2022

Pat Conroy hopeful of ministerial appointment

Shortland MP Pat Conroy will be putting his name forward as a minister in the Albanese Government.

Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2022

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Federal election 2022: Who are the winners and losers?

A new government in power, a new Liberal leader and a host of fresh faces heading to Parliament House. Who are the winners and losers from this year's federal election?

ABC News · May 22, 2022

Voice, treaty, truth: what does Labor’s commitment to Uluru Statement from the Heart mean?

Indigenous Australians have been calling for a voice to parliament since 2017, and Albanese has vowed to hold a referendum during his first term

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022

Labor has a huge health agenda ahead of it. What policies should we expect?

Labor’s win in Saturday’s election heralds real change in health policy. Although Labor had a small-target strategy, with limited big spending commitments, its victory represents a value shift to a party committed to equity and Medicare, and, potentially, a style shift to a hands-on, equity-oriented health minister.

The Conversation · May 22, 2022

View from The Hill: Morrison was routed by combination of quiet Australians and noisy ones

The rout of Scott Morrison goes beyond the defeat of his government. It has left behind a Liberal party that is now a flightless bird.

The Conversation · May 22, 2022

Analysis - In sharp switch, Australia votes for climate action

Australia's election has brought in a wave of Greens and independents pushing for aggressive targets to cut carbon emissions, who will pressure the incoming Labor government to step up its climate plans if it wants to pass any legislation.

Reuters · May 22, 2022

Greens celebrate 'shifting tectonic plates' in Queensland politics as losing rival candidates go to ground

Queensland's losing LNP and Labor candidates in three inner-city Brisbane seats decline requests to speak to media, following a historic "greenslide" swing towards the Greens.

ABC News · May 22, 2022

Australia’s government is changing after nine years of the Coalition – what happens next?

From the swearing in of Anthony Albanese and his ministers, to department ‘red books’, the public service is ready for the transition

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022

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ABC News · May 22, 2022

Greens and Lambie set to determine Labor agenda with Senate balance of power

The future of Labor's parliamentary agenda may rest in the hands of the Greens and independent Jacqui Lambie, who look set to hold the balance of power in the Senate.

ABC News · May 22, 2022

Sam Lim's unlikely rise from dolphin trainer to federal Tangney MP

Sam Lim's wildly varying career has seen him go from dolphin trainer and businessman to police officer. Now he's the new federal member for Tangney.

Reuters · May 22, 2022

Factbox-Key members of Australia's incoming Labor government

Australia's Labor Party ousted the conservative coalition at an election on Saturday, returning the centre-left party to government after nine years in opposition.

ABC News · May 22, 2022

Malarndirri McCarthy, Jacinta Price expected to win the Northern Territory's two seats in the Senate

Two Indigenous women on opposite sides of the political spectrum are expected to represent the Northern Territory in the Senate.

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The Conversation · May 22, 2022

Victoria turns red and teal as Liberals are all but vanquished in greater Melbourne

The federal election result is highly problematic for the Liberal Party. Aside from finding itself on the opposition benches for the first time in nine years, the Liberal Party lost support in what were once its strongest electorates in Victoria. The biggest blow of all came in losing former Treasurer…

The Conversation · May 22, 2022

Prime Minister Albanese’s victory speech brings hope for First Nations Peoples' role in democracy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s acceptance speech opened with a generous acknowledgement of Traditional Owners and a full commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Pedestrian.tv · May 22, 2022

The Top 6 Election Gossip Points Ya Need To Know Before Work On Monday

Bonus #7 — Albanese’s dog is named Toto.

Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2022

Paterson MP Meryl Swanson hits out at 'vitriolic and petty' campaign

The hard work has just begun for newly re-elected Labor MP for Paterson Meryl Swanson.

ABC News · May 22, 2022

Nicholls election result sees Coalition stronghold collapse in northern Victorian seat

Independent challenger Rob Priestly has significantly slashed the Nationals' vast margin in Nicholls, claiming the once safe seat will be "completely contestable" in future.

ABC News · May 22, 2022

Veteran political warriors Warren Entsch, Bob Katter retain their seats in Far North Queensland

The former crocodile farmer says he's got plenty to get on with as he holds off a determined challenge by Labor and chatter about his future.

AAP · May 22, 2022

Unions ready for 'hard work' with new govt

Unions say they're ready to work with the incoming Labor federal government on workers' issues that have been left "festering" under the coalition.

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