World leaders respond to Anthony Albanese’s Australian election victory

Pacific leaders welcome Labor's plan for action on climate while one French minister says defeat of Scott Morrison suits me very well'

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World leaders have congratulated Anthony Albanese on his election victory in Australia, while former heads of government in the Pacific have urged him to make a radical shift towards strong and urgent climate action".

One French minister was barely able to conceal his glee at the Coalition's loss, while Fiji welcomed Labor's plan to put climate first".