Fresh independent quartet set to claim win
Four independents are set to claim lower house seats as federal election polling continues, but Treasurer Josh Frydenburg is refusing to concede.
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Labor wins govt with low primary vote
Labor has won office with a lower primary vote than 2019 when the party failed to unseat the Morrison coalition government.
Status quo possible for Nationals in House
Nine of 10 Nationals-held seats appear to be returning to the coalition, with a NSW seat the only one still in dispute.
Bandt declares election a ‘Greens-slide’
The Greens are projected to win two Queensland seats in the House of Representatives, taking one each from Labor and the Liberals.
Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat, as early counting of votes places the Greens ahead of her party.
Labor to take power as whole or minority
Anthony Albanese will be just the fourth Labor leader to guide the party to victory from opposition since World War II.
Dutton touted as new opposition leader
Peter Dutton looks set to take over the Liberal leadership as Scott Morrison steps down and Josh Frydenberg is poised to lose his seat.
ALP eyes majority as Albanese gets to work
Attending a summit with world leaders will be Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese's first priority, as vote counting continues after the federal election.
Care sector urges more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the new federal Labor government needs to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
Labor well-placed for narrow majority
The latest figures from the Australian Electoral Commission have Labor on 74 seats in the House of Representatives - two short of a majority.
Labor set to face ‘community crossbench’
The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.
Tamil family set for return to Biloela
A Tamil family who have spent years in detention are expected to be able to return to their beloved town of Biloela under the new Labor government.
Greens on track for record election result
Australians have sided with the Greens in droves, sending as many as 12 senators and five MPs to federal parliament at the election.
Climate pressure follows Greens-teal swing
Climate change was a major election issue that saw 'teal' candidates and the Greens snatch seats from the coalition, but now pressure is on Labor to deliver.
Highlights of six-week election campaign
The 2022 federal election campaign featured major announcements, comments and gaffes as major party leaders criss-crossed the nation.
Greens eye new House, Senate seats
The Greens retain hopes of winning additional Senate and House of Representatives seats at the federal election.
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Call for carbon emissions to peak by 2025
Australia's carbon emissions need to peak during the next parliament to achieve net zero by 2050, but there's no expectation the major parties will change tack.
Australia confirms second monkeypox case
NSW has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the state making it the second nationwide with another case in Victoria
McLachlan drops defamation lawsuit
Actor Craig McLachlan has cited his mental health as he abandoned his defamation case relating to sexual assault and harassment claims.
Virus hit Aussies get phone voting access
Australians in isolation due to COVID-19 will be able to vote in the federal election following last-minute changes to electoral rules.
Forrest flays fossil fuel ‘greenwashing’
Billionaire Andrew Forrest says any hydrogen made from fossil fuels is part of the problem, and welcomes Europe's moves to boost renewable energy usage.
Albanese makes his final pitch to voters
After a last-minute blitz across the country, Anthony Albanese says the country is ready for a change.
Dawson babysitter’s book ‘not revenge’
Murder trial witness JC has rejected the suggestion her claims she had been Chris Dawson's sex slave were a good way to sell her unpublished life story.
Leaders make election eve pitch to voters
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have hit the ground running on opposite sides of the country on the last day of the federal election campaign.
Electoral staff take bumpy road to voters
Electoral staff are visiting 190 communities in the Northern Territory via planes, helicopters and four-wheel drives to ensure everyone can vote.
AEC expands phone vote for COVID-infected
The electoral commission has expanded telephone voting to tens of thousands of people in isolation with COVID-19, amid disenfranchisement fears.
Pauline Hanson struck down with COVID-19
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has contracted COVID-19 and will remain in isolation until after Saturday's federal election.
Labor says promises add $7.4b to budget
Federal Labor's election promises will add $7.4 billion to the budget bottom line over the next four financial years.
Report slams Victoria triple-zero service
A damning review into Victoria's emergency call service has recommended a major structural overhaul, including moving it under the authority of the government.
Woodside shareholders back BHP oil merger
Woodside shareholders have backed the company's merger with BHP's petroleum arm, creating a new global heavyweight.
Guy Sebastian unproud of feral women slur
Pop star Guy Sebastian has denied deleting "fat older feral women" from an email sent to his former manager who is standing trial in the NSW District Court.