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The federal election result is highly problematic for the Liberal Party. Aside from finding itself on the opposition benches for the first time in nine years, the Liberal Party lost support in what were once its strongest electorates in Victoria. The biggest blow of all came in losing former Treasurer…

Australian federal election: Coalition Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has lost his seat to teal independent Dr Monique Ryan.

Josh Frydenberg maintains theoretical path to victory despite being thousands of votes behind

The Liberal Party is battling to hold onto key seats in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, while Labor is edging ahead in a tough contest with the Greens for the inner-city electorate of Macnamara.

Australia's Labor Party will form the country's next government on Monday, as unprecedented support for the Greens and climate-focussed independents ended nearly a decade of rule by the conservative coalition.

The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.

Incoming "teal" independent MPs flag their willingness to work with Labor in the event of a hung parliament, but say they will push for the party to "come to the table" on stronger emissions reduction targets.

Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises to give Australians the government they deserve, and to end 'the climate wars'.  Veteran Australian political commentator Michelle Gra

A wave of independent, teal candidates running on climate action and transparency rocked the election – causing major upsets for the Liberal Party.

Liberal faithfuls watched on with blank disbelief as their leader Scott Morrison conceded the end of a decade-long Coalition reign.

The party has been routed in its metropolitan heartland – the moderate wing has been decimated