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Anthony Albanese has led Labor to a historic victory in the federal election, with the ALP on track to win a majority after thumping the Coalition in a landslide.

Peter Dutton became the first federal opposition leader in Australian history to lose their seat as the Coalition suffered a crushing swing against it tonight.

‘I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY’: Dutton’s apology after crushing loss

By 9.30pm Mr Dutton had rung the Prime Minister to concede defeat. His party’s primary vote had plummeted to historic lows and the early count showed the Coalition losing seats across the eastern seaboard and in Tasmania.

The hunt for a new Liberal leader will begin as early as Sunday morning.

Election update

We just witnessed a defeat for the ages. The fallout should be profound

The psychological shock of the scale of Peter Dutton’s loss should be profound. In fact, it should force a rethink of everything in Liberal world, writes James Campbell.

Albo wins first-pumping 84 seat majority as Dutton loses seat

An emotional Albanese Albanese has vowed to work hard to make the lives of all Australians better over the next three years after a staggering win that has given Labor about 84 sea...

Labor swings axe as Dutton drowns in red

Liberals were left in shock at just how rapidly a sea of red swept across the country as Labor recorded one of its biggest ever election victories.

Adam Bandt clings to seat, Clive Palmer’s cool $60m all for nothing

It’s been a shocker for the minor parties, with the Greens getting smashed across the country, One Nation claiming no seats, and Clive Palmer’s cashed-up Trumpets winning nothing.

The era of the two-party vote is over in Australia

This election has proven that the age of most punters voting either Labor or Liberal is over — and the ongoing effects of this won’t bode well for either party, writes John Rolfe.

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‘I take full responsibility’: Dutton’s apology after crushing loss

A Labor figure has described Peter Dutton losing his own seat as an ‘earthquake’ result which has left the Coalition searching for a new leader. See who could replace him.

Bolt: Gutless and incoherent Coalition should be ashamed

The Coalition fought to a shock lead in the polls, and then … stopped. So here we are, back with a Labor government that’s left Australia poorer, weaker, more divided and deeper in...

Shocking election results reflect Coalition’s deep identity crisis

The Coalition has been left licking its wounds after Labor’s nationwide election assault, proving the party is suffering from a deeply ingrained identity crisis, writes James Morro...

Penbo: Wow. No one thought it would be this bad

Election night was never going to be a breeze for Peter Dutton but it’s been a disaster and could still get even worse, writes David Penberthy.

How every seat is falling in NSW

All eyes will be on NSW as the 2025 federal election results come in. LIVE RESULTS

Live: The NSW seats still in the balance

Anthony Albanese has won the election, and Labor has had a big win in NSW. Here’s where all the seats across the state stand.

How every seat is falling in Qld

All eyes will be on Queensland as the 2025 federal election results come in. LIVE RESULTS

Labor’s red wave sweeps across state, Greens crumbling in SEQ

A red wave has swept across Queensland with Labor claiming multiple seats in the traditional Coalition stronghold, while there’s been a big swing against Greens. FOLLOW LIVE

Blue crush: Massive swing adds to Liberal pain

A former blue-ribbon Liberal electorate has turned into a Labor stronghold.

How every seat is falling in Victoria

All eyes will be on Victoria as the 2025 federal election results come in. LIVE RESULTS

Labor dominate Corio, Corangamite, Tehan ‘nervous’

Libby Coker and Richard Marles have made their victory speeches as Dan Tehan declares he is “nervous”. Live results here.

Deery: Where to from here for shattered Victorian Libs?

The Liberals have lost the conservative vote — the broad church has splintered, and votes are spraying all over the place. Brad Battin will be wondering what he can do to turn that...

How every seat is falling in South Australia

All eyes will be on South Australia as the 2025 federal election results come in. LIVE RESULTS

Starick: How it happened: Libs’ Adelaide has come true

Boothby is solidly in Labor hands. Sturt is gone. The Liberals worst case scenario in South Australia is now a reality, writes Paul Starick.

Labor paints Adelaide red as Libs suffer historic election disaster

The Liberal Party no longer holds a single metropolitan seat in South Australia after a history-making disaster for the opposition on Saturday.

All the South Aussie winners and losers revealed

The state has decided with every single seat called. See how the 2025 Federal Election unfolded and tomorrow’s front page before it hits the newsstands.

How every seat is falling in Tasmania

All eyes will be on Tasmania as the 2025 federal election results come in. LIVE RESULTS

Four Labor women set to represent Tassie in Canberra

A national swing to the Labor Party has been felt most emphatically in Tasmania, with the party snatching two electorates from the Liberals. WRAP-UP >>

How every seat is falling in the NT

All eyes will be on the Northern Territory as the 2025 federal election results come in. LIVE RESULTS

Gosling claims victory but Bayliss not conceding in Solomon

Labor’s Luke Gosling has claimed victory, but his CLP rival has not conceded with Solomon still in doubt. Follow along LIVE for the latest updates from the Solomon and Lingiari ele...

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