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Federal Election 2022: AUSTRALIA DECIDES
Bob Katter, bane of 'bludgerigars', is not done with the fight
Bob Katter never anticipated being in politics this long.
Bob KatterPeter Dutton to run unopposed for Liberal leadership
Peter Dutton will run unopposed for leadership of the Liberal Party.
Peter DuttonAlbanese and Biden hit it off, and you can see why
Albanese has reaffirmed Australia's ties with our closest ally, the US, and even shared a joke or two with President Biden.
Anthony AlbaneseDitch trade bans and we'll talk, Albanese tells China
The Prime Minister has told China it must remove trade bans on Australian goods if it wants to improve relations.
AustraliaAlbanese has first meeting with Biden, wants to 'strengthen' alliance
Biden said Albanese's prompt appearance at the meeting so soon after his electoral victory illustrated that Australia was "all in" on the Quad partnership.
Anthony AlbaneseBreaking news and updates Australia: May 24, 2022
Biden says Australia 'all-in' on alliance; Monkeypox outbreak linked to raves.
Live News DailyNationals MP comes to defence of Dutton after 'extremist' jibe
There's a rush to shoot down claims Peter Dutton is an "extremist" who "does not fit with modern Australia".
Peter DuttonWhen Nikki's home was flooded, she lived at the Morrisons' rent free
As Scott and Jenny Morrison began moving out of Kirribilli House following the election defeat, Nikki Durant was also packing up.
elections'Greenslide': Queensland's Greens in race for three federal seats
Greens candidates in the Queensland electoral seats of Brisbane and Ryan await the final count of postal votes, as experts say local campaigns on climate change and airport noise could be behind the party's Brisbane wins.
PoliticsBreaking news and updates Australia: May 23, 2022
Albanese sworn in as PM ahead of Quad summit, fires up at press conference; Free flu jabs in Queensland as cases 'double every week'; Treasurer concedes Victorian seat; Aussie petrol prices to 'break new records'
Live News DailyTreasurer concedes seat of 12 years to independent
"It's been an incredible privilege to have served as the local member for the last 12 years," he said in a statement.
PoliticsSmall detail during Albanese's first press conference as PM
Before he addressed the room full of media alongside his new Cabinet, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags were installed next to the Australian flag.
Anthony AlbaneseThe new crossbenchers who could control parliament
The 2022 election on the weekend saw a surge of successful independent candidates make their way to the top of the pile, with the crossbench set to expand to at least 14 - from just eight in the previous parliament.
federal politicsWhat Albanese's government will cost you
Saturday night's change in government promised to ease the pressure currently on Australian household budgets - but don't expect to find riches overnight.
Anthony AlbaneseAlbanese says Quad meeting will 'send message to the world'
Anthony Albanese is heading to Japan after being sworn in as the 31st prime minister of Australia alongside several new senior ministers, as Labor officially takes government.
Anthony AlbaneseWho are the 'teal candidates' in this federal election?
There's a new force in play for this government: the so-called "teal independents". Here's who they are and what impact they'll have.
federal politicsKaren Andrews responds to Liberal Party leadership speculation
Outgoing Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews says she is 'considering her options'.
Liberal PartyAlbanese's 'must-do or we are stuffed' list
Anthony Albanese deserves his chance but he needs to dump the risk-averse strategy and lead like a genuine leader, without fear or favour.
Anthony Albanese'Mathematically possible': Frydenberg refuses to concede defeat
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has conceded he faces a "difficult" path to victory in the Melbourne seat of Kooyong, as teal Independent Monique Ryan pushes towards an upset win.
elections'Bulldozed' Liberal party likely heading further right after defeat
Dutton 'in with a good show' to lead party after crushing defeat.
electionsSouth Australia on brink of major political shake-up
South Australia is on the brink of a major political shake-up with significant swings to Labor in two traditionally held Liberal seats.
South AustraliaFrench minister's Morrison jibe as world reacts to Australian election
The world's leaders have reacted to the ousting of Scott Morrison as Prime Minister, as Anthony Albanese prepares to attend his first global summit.
Anthony AlbaneseBiloela family's return home 'a priority' after Labor's election win
A Tamil asylum seeker family could soon return to the Queensland community they call home.
Biloela FamilyPerth turns red as Labor claims four blue-ribbon seats
Perth has turned red as in a bloodbath for the Liberal party, delivering four blue-ribbon seats to Labor with a fifth at risk.
Western AustraliaKristina Keneally concedes defeat in formerly safe Labor seat of Fowler
Kristina Keneally has congratulated her opponent in the formerly safe seat, acknowledging a Labor win is impossible.
federal politicsHow Queensland voted: Greens win key seat, Dutton survives
While traditionally the state voted Liberal National Party (LNP), today's totals saw a notable spike in votes for Labor and the minor Greens party.
BrisbaneScott Morrison holds party as he prepares to move out
Canapes and drinks were served, and Morrison gave an impromptu demonstration of his whip-cracking skills on the lawn of Kirribilli House.
Scott MorrisonTearful Tim Wilson concedes defeat in once-safe Liberal seat
Around the nation, seats once safely held by the major parties are falling and long-serving politicians, like Peter Dutton, are not out of the woods yet.
PoliticsThe surprising job new WA Labor MP had before politics
In what marks another upset in the Coalition's WA bloodbath, Sam Lim is set to become the member for Tangney.
Labor'I do want to change the country': Albanese outlines plans
The Labor leader flagged policy changes on climate change and "our engagement with the world on those issues".
electionsBreaking news and updates Australia: May 22, 2022
Labor to form Australia's next government; Albanese outlines his plans for first week in power; Teary Morrison speaks in church; Greens leader hails 'greenslide'
LiveHow Labor can get to a majority government
There are still multiple pathways for the Labor party to form a majority government; these are the seats still in play.
Labor Party'Independence day' as Teals pick off key seats in Liberal heartlands
A huge groundswell of support for action on climate change and a federal integrity commission has swept at least nine so-called "teal independents" into power.
federal politics'Very difficult': Emotional Morrison addresses church after loss
The former leader admitted to a 'very difficult' time in a speech delivered at church this morning.
federal politicsPauline Hanson may lose Senate seat to Greens
Hanson is trailing behind the Queensland Greens candidate Penny Allman-Payne for the race to the Senate.
federal politicsThe two men tipped to lead Liberal Party after election rout
One is a conservative, described as the 'last man standing', the other could pull the party in an entirely new direction. So who is the favourite?
Peter DuttonLiberal and Labor HQs tell two different stories
Labor leader Anthony Albanese is set to be the next prime minister, with Scott Morrison conceding defeat in the 2022 federal election. The day has been filled with pollies at polling booths, swimmers in Speedos and even dinosaurs and Jedis.
AustraliaQueensland's One Nation Party inspires 'anti-mandate' vote
Over 13 per cent of Queensland voters supported Pauline Hanson's One Nation party in the election today, as the senator was forced to self-isolate with COVID-19.
PoliticsAlbanese faces the tough task of uniting a divided nation
Uniting the country may be a more difficult task than Anthony Albanese can imagine, Nine Politics Editor Chris Uhlmann has said.
federal politicsA remarkable election night: How it all unfolded
In his victory speech, Anthony Albanese vowed to act on climate change, establish a national anti-corruption commission and committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Live News Daily'Humbled' Albanese to be Australia's next PM after Coalition bloodbath
An emotional Albanese vowed to unite the country after leading Labor into government to become the 31st prime minister.
federal politicsHere's how the key Victorian seats played out
Independent candidates and the Labor party have taken several Victorian seats from the Liberals on election night, playing a key role in the Coalition's downfall.
federal electionSimon Holmes à Court and Jane Hume clash live on air
Political activist Holmes à Court has funded the campaigns of many of the so-called teal independent candidates contesting Liberal seats.
federal politicsThe big names on both sides ousted
From Dave Sharma to Ken Wyatt there have been some significant losses over the course of the night.
federal electionWhat is a hung parliament?
Labor is on track to form either a majority or minority government, with Nine projecting the Coalition has been defeated.
federal politicsZali Steggall takes comfortable win in Warringah
Independent Zali Steggall has pointed at the "arrogance of the major parties" as a factor in her comfortable victory in Warringah.
federal politicsWhich key issue will influence your vote?
Australia is going to the polls to decide who gets handed the Keys to The Lodge - but that is not the only vote that matters to us here at Nine.
Politics'Future prime minister' Craig Kelly slumps to loss for UAP
Craig Kelly's bid to become the first United Australia Party-aligned prime minister of Australia appears to be dead in the water as results roll in from his old seat of Hughes tonight.
PoliticsHow to follow the federal election with 9News
Election Day is finally here - and when it comes to coverage, analysis, results and expert commentary 9News has you covered across all platforms.
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