Australia election: conservative government voted out after nearly a decade
by Elias Visontay from World news | The Guardian on (#5ZG2D)
Anthony Albanese's Labor party defeats the ruling Coalition, but may lack the numbers to form majority government
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Australia's rightwing Coalition government has lost power after nearly a decade in office, with Saturday's election showing a sharp shift to progressive parties that will result in a Labor government under Anthony Albanese - though he may need the support of climate-focused independents or the Greens.
The Liberal party leader, Scott Morrison, conceded defeat just before 11pm AEST on Saturday, and announced he would step down as leader of his party.
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