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Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party Secures Majority in Australian Election

Labor is projected to win 86 seats, ensuring a rare consecutive term for Albanese, while opposition leader Peter Dutton loses his seat.

Anthony Albanese, celebra su victoria en las elecciones de Australia.
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Overview

  • The Australian Labor Party, led by Anthony Albanese, is set to form a majority government with a projected 86 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives.
  • This marks the first time in 21 years that a Labor prime minister has won consecutive terms in office.
  • Opposition leader Peter Dutton, head of the Liberal–National coalition, lost his seat in the Dickson electorate after holding it since 2001.
  • Approximately 6.7 million Australians voted early in-person, and 1.6 million cast postal votes, reflecting strong participation in the compulsory voting system.
  • Final results are expected later tonight, but authoritative projections confirm Labor's decisive victory and reshaping of Australia’s political landscape.