Labor wins landslide victory; Albanese extends majority, while Dutton loses seat, marking Coalition’s record low performance.

In Short

Labor’s strong election victory allows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to expand his majority, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton suffered a significant defeat, losing his seat.

The results indicate a clear rejection of the Coalition, with Labor gaining ground on cost-of-living issues, despite the Greens and independents maintaining a presence.

Labor’s strong election victory will enable Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to expand his majority in the House of Representatives.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton faced the biggest loss, not only losing the election but also his own seat.

Counting will continue in the coming days, with both the Greens and certain Liberals awaiting results to see if they retain their positions.

Voters have decisively backed Labor, defying early predictions and rejecting the Coalition. The ABC predicts that Labor will increase its seats under Albanese, who expressed confidence and determination in his victory speech.

Dutton’s defeat to Labor’s Ali France marked a significant setback for the Coalition, which saw its primary vote decrease to record lows.

Labor, focused on cost-of-living issues, not only held but also gained seats, particularly in the mortgage belt and outer metropolitan suburbs.Nationally, Labor’s primary vote rose, while minor parties and independents reached historic heights.

Vital presence

The Greens are currently facing uncertainty in three seats but will remain a vital presence in the Senate.

The Coalition called for calm as results arrived but by evening, analysts indicated a clear path to victory for Labor.

Dutton acknowledged responsibility for the Coalition’s poor performance during the campaign.

Labor began with 78 seats, and the Coalition is set to drop even lower.

Albanese’s win makes him the first leader since John Howard to secure two consecutive election victories.

Victories in Queensland and Tasmania demonstrated Labor’s strong performance, especially in areas previously dominated by Liberals.

Independents generally maintained their positions despite the overall shift towards Labor.