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Liberal strategists believed Victorians wanted to send Daniel Andrews a message. Instead voters swung away from them in several blue-ribbon seats

It's the day after the election and the results are still rolling in from across the country. If you've been off enjoying a Sunday session or the sunshine, here are the answers to five quick questions to catch you up.

The Liberal Party is battling to hold onto key seats in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, while Labor is edging ahead in a tough contest with the Greens for the inner-city electorate of Macnamara.

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”.

The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.

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.

Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises to give Australians the government they deserve, and to end 'the climate wars'.  Veteran Australian political commentator Michelle Gra

A wave of independent, teal candidates running on climate action and transparency rocked the election – causing major upsets for the Liberal Party.

Liberal faithfuls watched on with blank disbelief as their leader Scott Morrison conceded the end of a decade-long Coalition reign.