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Australia Votes: Federal Election Day 2022

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Australians cast their votes for the federal election on Saturday 21st May 2022

Anthony Albanese was treated like a rock star while out and about in Marrickville today. There were cheers of “we love you Albo” from while the Labor leader beamed and posed for photos with eager locals proud to have elected their seat’s first prime minister.

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Anthony Albanese was treated like a rock star while out and about in Marrickville today. There were cheers of “we love you Albo” from while the Labor leader beamed and posed for photos with eager locals proud to have elected their seat’s first prime minister.Credit:Dean Sewell

The incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, partner Jodie Haydon and dog Toto walking out of his Marrickville house.

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The incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, partner Jodie Haydon and dog Toto walking out of his Marrickville house.Credit:Edwina Pickles

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Front page news.Credit:Nine, News Corporation

Anthony Albanese, leader of the Labor Party, during the party's election night event in Sydney, Australia. Australia's Labor Party is set to take power for the first time since 2013, as voters booted out Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conservative government in a shift likely to bring greater action on climate change and a national body to fight corruption.

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Anthony Albanese, leader of the Labor Party, during the party's election night event in Sydney, Australia. Australia's Labor Party is set to take power for the first time since 2013, as voters booted out Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conservative government in a shift likely to bring greater action on climate change and a national body to fight corruption.Credit:Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

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Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison concedes defeat following the results of the Federal Election during the Liberal Party election night event at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney, Australia. The Australian federal election will be held on Saturday 21 May 2022 with Prime Minister Scott Morrison looking to secure the Coalition government a fourth term while Opposition leader Anthony Albanese is hoping to bring Labor back into power.

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Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison concedes defeat following the results of the Federal Election during the Liberal Party election night event at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney, Australia. The Australian federal election will be held on Saturday 21 May 2022 with Prime Minister Scott Morrison looking to secure the Coalition government a fourth term while Opposition leader Anthony Albanese is hoping to bring Labor back into power.Credit:Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

An attendee holds a phone reading "Albo" during the Labor Party election night event in Sydney, Australia. Australia's Labor Party is set to take power for the first time since 2013, as voters booted out Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conservative government in a shift likely to bring greater action on climate change and a national body to fight corruption.

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An attendee holds a phone reading "Albo" during the Labor Party election night event in Sydney, Australia. Australia's Labor Party is set to take power for the first time since 2013, as voters booted out Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conservative government in a shift likely to bring greater action on climate change and a national body to fight corruption.Credit:Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Anthony Albanese told a crowd of jubilant supporters in Sydney that he was honoured to become the 31st prime minister of Australia. "Tonight the Australian people have voted for change,” he said. “I am humbled by this victory and I am honoured to be given this opportunity."

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Anthony Albanese told a crowd of jubilant supporters in Sydney that he was honoured to become the 31st prime minister of Australia. "Tonight the Australian people have voted for change,” he said. “I am humbled by this victory and I am honoured to be given this opportunity."Credit:Janie Barrett

Anthony Albanese celebrates victory with Labor Senator Penny Wong and his partner Jodie Haydon.

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Anthony Albanese celebrates victory with Labor Senator Penny Wong and his partner Jodie Haydon.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

Monique Ryan: “The government wasn’t listening to us, so we changed the government.”

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Monique Ryan: “The government wasn’t listening to us, so we changed the government.”Credit:Joe Armao

Scott Morrison, flanked by his wife Jenny and daughters Lily and Abbey, conceded defeat and has confirmed that he will hand over the leadership of the Liberal Party. He confirmed that he had called Anthony Albanese to concede. He said that he had always believed in Australians and their judgement “and tonight they have delivered their verdict".

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Scott Morrison, flanked by his wife Jenny and daughters Lily and Abbey, conceded defeat and has confirmed that he will hand over the leadership of the Liberal Party. He confirmed that he had called Anthony Albanese to concede. He said that he had always believed in Australians and their judgement “and tonight they have delivered their verdict".Credit:James Brickwood

independent Monique Ryan told supporters that it would be difficult for Josh Frydenberg to retain Kooyong. “We don’t have a concession ... but I think we know where we stand,” she said. “We’ve made history tonight. Together."

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independent Monique Ryan told supporters that it would be difficult for Josh Frydenberg to retain Kooyong. “We don’t have a concession ... but I think we know where we stand,” she said. “We’ve made history tonight. Together."Credit:Joe Armao

Josh Frydenberg thanks Liberal party supporters at the Grace Park Hawthorn Club late Saturday. He had not yet conceded defeat in Kooyong, saying thousands of postal votes are still to be counted, but acknowledged it would be "definitely difficult."

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Josh Frydenberg thanks Liberal party supporters at the Grace Park Hawthorn Club late Saturday. He had not yet conceded defeat in Kooyong, saying thousands of postal votes are still to be counted, but acknowledged it would be "definitely difficult."Credit:Eddie Jim

The celebrations are well underway at the Labor election event in Sydney.

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The celebrations are well underway at the Labor election event in Sydney.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

Labor supporters react to the television broadcast at the party's election function in Sydney. Leader Anthony Albanese will be able to form a government, but needs to wait for more results to find out if he can govern in majority or if he'll need the support of independents and minor parties.

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Labor supporters react to the television broadcast at the party's election function in Sydney. Leader Anthony Albanese will be able to form a government, but needs to wait for more results to find out if he can govern in majority or if he'll need the support of independents and minor parties.Credit:James D. Morgan

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Liberal supporters react to the election results at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney.

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Liberal supporters react to the election results at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney.Credit:Asanka Ratnayake

"Teal" independent Monique Ryan celebrates at the Auburn Hotel in Melbourne. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is projected to lose the prized Liberal seat of Kooyong.

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"Teal" independent Monique Ryan celebrates at the Auburn Hotel in Melbourne. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is projected to lose the prized Liberal seat of Kooyong.Credit:Joe Armao

Katherine Deves, the Liberal candidate for the Sydney seat of Warringah, concedes defeat to independant Zali Steggall as former prime minister Tony Abbott watches on.

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Katherine Deves, the Liberal candidate for the Sydney seat of Warringah, concedes defeat to independant Zali Steggall as former prime minister Tony Abbott watches on.Credit:Jessica Hromas

Nathan Albanese and his mother, former NSW deputy premier Carmel Tebbutt, join supporters of the Labor party and leader Anthony Albanese to watch the election count at the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club in Sydney.

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Nathan Albanese and his mother, former NSW deputy premier Carmel Tebbutt, join supporters of the Labor party and leader Anthony Albanese to watch the election count at the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club in Sydney.Credit:Janie Barrett

Sombre faces at the Liberal event in Sydney. The Coalition cannot form a majority government after the loss of key seats, spelling the end of Scott Morrison’s time as prime minister.

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Sombre faces at the Liberal event in Sydney. The Coalition cannot form a majority government after the loss of key seats, spelling the end of Scott Morrison’s time as prime minister.Credit: James Brickwood

Supporters of "teal" independent Monique Ryan react to the results in Melbourne. She is taking on federal treasurer and Liberal MP Josh Frydenberg in Kooyong.

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Supporters of "teal" independent Monique Ryan react to the results in Melbourne. She is taking on federal treasurer and Liberal MP Josh Frydenberg in Kooyong.Credit:Joe Armao