1 hour ago Every seat that’s still too close to call – and those that changed hands

Here’s everything you need to know about the seats changing hands across the country – including more than a dozen for Labor.

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6 h. ago The truth in the booths: The results that reveal the swings behind Labor’s big win

In almost every demographic and ethnic group, Peter Dutton lost voters. He had lost his own seat before polling even started on Saturday.

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15 h. ago ‘Never more powerful than he is now’: Albanese faces tough calls on his new frontbench

Labor figures played down the prospect of sweeping changes to federal cabinet, but they expect more than a dozen new MPs to change the factional structure that decides the ministry.

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15 h. ago South Australia at epicentre of Liberal party's election disaster

Labor conquered Adelaide by claiming every single metropolitan seat including one it hadn't held for more than half a century.

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16 h. ago Labor boosts Senate seats, but will still need crossbench to pass laws

Labor could have a clearer path to pass its agenda through the Senate after a nationwide swing to the party, but will still need to work with crossbenchers.

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16 h. ago Late Coalition ad splurge ineffectual; Clive’s millions count for nothing

Labor focused on video advertising on television and via streaming platforms and YouTube consistently over the five-week campaign.

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17 h. ago NSW Liberals vow to stick to ‘sensible centre’ as Labor celebrates crushing victory

As his party sifted through the rubble of Saturday’s devastating defeat, NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman issued a rallying cry to appeal to women and multicultural voters and end “wild fluctuations” in energy policy. 

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17 h. ago Federal election results 2025 as it happened: Albanese says he feels for Dutton as Ali France hails win ‘that took my breath away’

Follow our live coverage of the aftermath of Labor’s landslide victory at the federal election.

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18 h. ago Here’s everything Albanese and Labor promised you – and when you can expect it

Here’s everything we know about the major policies unveiled by Anthony Albanese and Labor – and what you can expect from them in government.

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21 h. ago ‘You’re going to make a great MP’: Dutton’s call to Labor victor Ali France

As it became clear to France that she was about to pull off what was once thought impossible – vanquishing a sitting opposition leader – her thoughts were never far from son Henry.

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21 h. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese says he feels for Dutton as Ali France hails win ‘that took my breath away’

Follow our live coverage of the aftermath of Labor’s landslide victory at the federal election.

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23 h. ago ‘Unity came at an incredible cost’: Inside Labor’s ‘landslide’ and disaster for Dutton

Peter Dutton kept the party together after the last election through a deliberately conservative approach. And, as chief political correspondent David Crowe says, it cost them.

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23 h. ago Where does this ‘New Albo’ sit in Labor’s pantheon of heroes today?

Amid Labor’s ecstatic celebrations, the inevitable question arose. Is Albo the new Hawkie? The answer is simpler: Albo is the New Albo.

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23 h. ago Where does ‘new Albo’ sit in Labor’s pantheon of heroes today?

Amid Labor’s ecstatic celebrations, the inevitable question arose. Is Albo the new Hawkie? The answer is simpler: Albo is the new Albo.

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23 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Tight races in Wills and Goldstein as Ryan wins Kooyong, Labor holds Bruce,

Follow the all results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

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27 h. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese remains PM in Labor landslide; Dutton loses his seat to Ali France

Follow our live coverage of the aftermath of Labor’s landslide victory at the federal election.

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28 h. ago Federal election results 2025 as it happened: PM delivers victory speech as Labor wins government; Dutton concedes, projected to lose his own seat

Follow along as Australia decides who will lead the country for the next three years.

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34 h. ago ‘If he kicks it, I’m retiring’: Cats star explains how he almost went from hero to zero in thrilling finish

While Super Saturday dished up some one-sided thumpings, the best was saved for last as the Cats and Magpies went toe-to-toe at the home of footy. See how it all unfolded.

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35 h. ago ‘Finding new ways to fail’: Liberals set to lose seats to Labor in Melbourne

Labor had been expected to give up ground in Victoria at the federal election. Instead, it was poised to win Deakin, Aston and Menzies in a devastating result for the Liberals.

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35 h. ago Every seat that changed hands on election night – including Labor’s 14 gains

Here’s everything you need to know about the seats changing hands across the country.

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