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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rod McGuirk and Tristan Lavelette

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins a second three-year term

APTOPIX Australia Election - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat in Saturday's election, saying, “We didn’t do well enough during this campaign, that much is obvious tonight, and I accept full responsibility for that.”

“Earlier on, I called the prime minister to congratulate him on his success tonight. It’s an historic occasion for the Labor Party and we recognise that,” he added.

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