The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

The former crocodile farmer says he's got plenty to get on with as he holds off a determined challenge by Labor and chatter about his future.

Unions say they're ready to work with the incoming Labor federal government on workers' issues that have been left "festering" under the coalition.

Public concern over climate change was a clear factor in the election of Australia’s new Labor government. Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to action on the issue, declaring on Saturday night: “Together we can take advantage of the opportunity for Australia to be a renewable energy superpower”.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday congratulated Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party on winning the Australian Federal election.

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.

Let the healing begin.

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.

Counting to determine the winners of several key electorates is continuing, as one independent warns Labor will need to take a stronger stance on climate change if it needs support to form government.

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