Local networks inSLOTXOAustralia estimate that Labor leader Anthony Albanese has been elected as Australia's first Labor prime minister in nearly a decade.
But at this time it is unclear whether Labor will gain a majority to form a government. Or will it have to cooperate with smaller political parties and other independent candidates to form a coalition government?
Election forecasts for Australian television station ABC News show Labor has won 72 of the 151 seats in the House of Representatives, just four missing to secure a majority in the House of Representatives. The Liberal National Coalition, led by current Prime Minister Scott Morrison, has just 51 seats.
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Mr Albanesi will become the first Prime Minister of Australia who is not of British descent.
He is one of Australia's longest serving politicians and said it was time for the Australian Parliament to reflect. It is also famous for protecting the country's free healthcare system. Supporting LGBTQ people a republican and is an avid rugby enthusiast.
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