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Labor push 'bold agenda' as cabinet speculation mounts

Labor push 'bold agenda' as cabinet speculation mounts

Frontbenchers are playing down expectations that Labor could expand its policies from those put to voters, after gaining a large majority in the election.

'Slow the pace down': PM in no rush to select cabinet

'Slow the pace down': PM in no rush to select cabinet

'Slow the pace down': PM in no rush to select cabinet

'Slow the pace down': PM in no rush to select cabinet

Anthony Albanese will have a great array of MPs to choose from when he forms his next frontbench, but a decision on its makeup won't be made immediately.

Reality check for state Liberals but brand 'not toxic'

An election reckoning for the Liberal Party has tempered hopes it can return to power in a state run by Labor for all but four of the past 25 years.

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Liberals mull over scars as path forward remains vague

Liberals mull over scars as path forward remains vague

A post-election blame game is in full swing as the federal Liberals face the challenge of pulling themselves off the mat and selecting a new leader.

PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory

PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory

Labor will move to cut student debt as its first re-election priority with the prime minister claiming a mandate to press forward with housing reform.

Albanese, Trump in 'very warm' election triumph chat

Albanese, Trump in 'very warm' election triumph chat

Tariffs and AUKUS were among issues discussed between the prime minister and US President Donald Trump following Labor's big election victory.

A 'David and Goliath battle' ends in Nationals upset

A 'David and Goliath battle' ends in Nationals upset

The National Party has suffered a symbolic defeat in a key rural seat, with a party defector claiming victory after a hard-fought grassroots campaign.

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Leader unfazed as Greens face losing seats to Labor

Leader unfazed as Greens face losing seats to Labor

Leader unfazed as Greens face losing seats to Labor

Leader unfazed as Greens face losing seats to Labor

The Greens are talking down the prospect of being left without a lower house presence, with leader Adam Bandt defiant as his own fate remains up in the air.

Teal seats on knife edge as Liberals pick up pieces

Teal seats on knife edge as Liberals pick up pieces

Teal seats on knife edge as Liberals pick up pieces

Teal seats on knife edge as Liberals pick up pieces

Kooyong is back hanging in the balance, with teal Monique Ryan acknowledging she could lose the high-profile seat to Liberal challenger Amelia Hamer.

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of election

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of election

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of election

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of election

Hard-right nationalist George Simion has secured a decisive win in the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo.

Go get tested: Barnaby Joyce reveals cancer diagnosis

Go get tested: Barnaby Joyce reveals cancer diagnosis

Go get tested: Barnaby Joyce reveals cancer diagnosis

Go get tested: Barnaby Joyce reveals cancer diagnosis

Federal Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has revealed he will undergo surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide

Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide

Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide

Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide

Anthony Albanese has thanked supporters after the prime minister secured a second term in leading the nation with expanded ranks of Labor MPs.

'Alban-easy', PM basks in afterglow of election victory

'Alban-easy', PM basks in afterglow of election victory

'Alban-easy', PM basks in afterglow of election victory

'Alban-easy', PM basks in afterglow of election victory

Scooping gelato and sipping coffee with locals: the prime minister has continued typical campaign tasks without the weight of an election on his shoulders.

Support surge for teals despite vilification campaign

Support surge for teals despite vilification campaign

Support surge for teals despite vilification campaign

Support surge for teals despite vilification campaign

A large cross bench is set to return to parliament after voters abandoned the Liberals, with a surge of support for independents over the two major parties.

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Coalition look to pick up pieces after election blowout

The search is on for a new Liberal leader after Peter Dutton lost his seat, as the coalition comes to terms with its devastating whitewash at the ballot box.

Labor to increase Senate numbers after landslide win

Labor is set to pick up three more seats in the Senate, paving the way for an easier path to passing laws through the upper house.

Overseas rates decision to dominate domestic chatter

Australian investors and markets will keenly monitor how Donald Trump's tariffs impact the US Federal Reserve's outlook for future interest rate cuts.

World leaders congratulate 'Albo' on Labor's victory

World leaders have sent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese messages of congratulations after Labor's re-election.

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Singapore's long-ruling party on track to win election

Preliminary vote counting shows the long-ruling People’s Action Party has won another landslide in Singapore's general election.

Nationals likely to hold all seats as Liberals smashed

The junior coalition partner has retained its seats and took large chunks out of Labor's margins in others, largely weathering a Liberal Party wipeout.

Albanese laps up Labor landslide as voters dump Dutton

Anthony Albanese has claimed an emphatic win in the federal election with Labor forging a bigger majority for its second term.

'Devastated', rudderless Liberals mourn historic defeat

The mood was dire in Liberal HQ as Peter Dutton became the first opposition leader to lose his seat in a federal election.

State pulls rug out from Liberals as Labor gain swing

The coalition could be left with as few as seven seats in the nation's second-largest state after voters swung further behind Labor.

Tears, elation, disbelief as Albanese thanks faithful

Labor party faithful couldn't contain their joy, bursting into tears and chanting the prime minister’s name as Anthony Albanese claims victory.

Australia finds out who will be the next prime minister

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been declared the winner of Australia's federal election after a campaign fought on living costs, health and housing.

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