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

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.

With many supporters still bearing the scars of the 2019 election loss, it was only when the Western Australian results streamed in that they dared to dream

Addressing his supporters at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club in his hometown of Sydney, Mr Albanese pledged to bring Australians together, saying he would lead a government "worthy of the people of Australia".

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat, as early counting of votes places the Greens ahead of her party.

"I hope there are families in public housing watching this tonight. Because I want every parent to be able to tell their child no matter where you live or where you come from, in Australia the doors of opportunity are open to us all."

‘Extraordinary’ revelation about national security decision shows the government is ‘falling apart’, Labor says

National security has been a feature of this election campaign, but there’s been little substantive difference on key issues of foreign policy. Last week’s foreign policy debate between Foreign Minister Senator Marise Payne and Shadow Minister Penny Wong barely touched on differences in policy.

The leaders of Australia, the United States, Japan and India will gather in Tokyo next week to discuss greater security and economic co-operation.