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Federal election: Labor nudges ahead in seat of Gilmore as vote counts continue — as it happened

The first of the absentee votes are being counted, nudging Labor into the lead in the NSW electorate of Gilmore. Labor needs to win one more seat to form a majority government.

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Liberal, National parties set to decide leadership positions following federal election loss

The Coalition parties will today vote on who should lead them in the wake of the election. The Liberals' meeting appears set to be a simple one, but the Nationals will have a three-way contest.

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Queenslander Dutton elected Liberal leader

A one-time police officer, Queenslander Peter Dutton, is the new leader of the federal parliamentary wing of the Liberal Party.

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Barnaby Joyce fights to stay on as Nationals’ leader as poll suggests most voters view him as electoral weakness

David Littleproud and Darren Chester make the case for a refresh in wake of Coalition rout

The Guardian - AU

‘Ready to take on the challenge’: Linda Burney on the Uluru statement, treaty and building consensus

The first female Indigenous affairs minister is hitting the ground running, with a voice to parliament top of a long list of priorities

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Peter Dutton faces his own 'long march'

A few weeks ago Peter Dutton would have been contemplating, in the event of the Morrison government’s likely defeat, contesting the Liberal leadership against Josh Frydenberg and probably losing.

The Conversation

The Informer: Dutton key to bring Liberals back to 'sensible centre'?

Meanwhile one Sydney Harbour island is going through a makeover before being returned to traditional owners.

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Anthony Albanese vows to ‘keep it real’ as he seeks good rapport with crossbench

Prime minister says he will treat Peter Dutton with respect: ‘I never underestimate my opponents’

The Guardian - AU

Albanese wants a respectful parliament

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will respect Peter Dutton and Sussan Ley, who are expected to form the new leadership of the Liberal Party.

AAP

The Stats Guy: Now that the dust has settled on the election, what’s next for the parties?

What happened in the election? A landslide election victory for Labor? A strong mandate from the Australian people for Labor policies? Hardly so.

The New Daily

Federal election: Vote count continues as Labor seeks one more seat to form majority government

Two tight electorates are heading towards counting three-candidate-preferred votes as Labor seeks one more electorate to win majority government.

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Labor’s secret weapon? Defeated Liberal MP claims Barnaby Joyce even less popular than Scott Morrison

MP reveals prime minister’s office urged Joyce to stay off national and metro media, but Nationals leader disputes he is unpopular

The Guardian - AU

‘Resistance‘: Sky News envisions climate revolt in election reaction

A week after Australia unceremoniously tossed the Coalition onto the Opposition benches, an alternative reality has emerged on Sky News.

The New Daily

The Ferguson Report: Dutton to see here, just the Leader of the Opposition. Move along

Dutton to worry about: The Labor Party has admitted it is not acceptable to mock an individual for their demeanour of gloomy and fearsome dread.

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Peter Dutton Is A Kentucky Fried Fuckwit No Matter What He Looks Like

If you are more outraged about Voldemort jokes than you are about the things Peter Dutton has done to earn them, re-evaluate your politics.

The New Daily

Madonna King: If Peter Dutton has a soft side, now is the time to show it

Peter Dutton has made a name the hard head, the head-kicker, the Liberal warrior who has no interest in making friends on the other side of the chamber.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Stellar first week for Anthony Albanese but tough months ahead

Anthony Albanese had expected the election might be a week earlier than it was, because last Saturday would bump up against Tuesday’s Quad meeting in Tokyo.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton, a ferocious partisan, is now trying to walk both sides of the street

Dutton has a delicate task ahead if he becomes Liberal leader. If he tacks too far right, he could easily split his own party

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‘Devastated’ Morrison reveals what’s next after stunning election defeat

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken out following his brutal election defeat, saying he's "going back to being a quiet Australian in the Shire".

Reuters

Australia's new PM shifts focus to domestic woes after Quad trip

New prime minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday Australia faces significant economic headwinds, turning his attention to domestic affairs after a first few days in office dominated by international security.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison confirms he will remain in politics after election defeat

Former PM says he will back new Liberal leader and downplays loss, saying party ‘will regroup’

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Tanya Plibersek — Possibly Under The Imperius Curse — Has Apologised For Dutton-Voldemort Comments

Senior Labor MP Tanya Plibersek has apologised to Liberal MP (and incoming new party leader) Peter Dutton for likening him to Voldemort.

ABC News

Peter Dutton seeks to recast his image as Tanya Plibersek apologises for likening him to Voldemort

The former defence minister says Tanya Plibersek apologised for likening him to the Harry Potter villain and that while he is "not the prettiest bloke on the block" he believes he will be effective as opposition leader, as he seeks to recast his image ahead of a formal party room…

The Guardian - AU

Labor one seat from claiming majority as Liberals launch review of election defeat – as it happened

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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.

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