Let's check in on some you've been asking about. Labor gained Chisholm in Victoria. As the crowd chanted “Queensland! Depending on who you ask, their lead on a two-party preferred basis is anywhere from about 52 to upwards of 54 percent. I don't think this is a country cowering in the corner afraid. In politics, if you don't fill the agenda, someone else will. Labor has repeatedly beaten the Coalition in Newspoll surveys, but its leader’s approval ratings trailed behind. Almost 650 deaths across 220 aged care homes – so where is the regulator? The intention is always to have all polling places in by 10:00pm, four hours after the thing. Arthur Sinodinos has this final take on tonight's momentous news. See how your electorate voted with news.com.au’s comprehensive results below. Scott Morrison has swept to victory in a sensational federal election result that defied the polls and cements the Coalition’s power. More than two generations later at the 2019 election, the national turnout is on track to be at one of the lowest levels since compulsory voting began in 1924. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has swept to a sensational win over Bill Shorten in a shock election result that keeps the Coalition in power. ABC political editor Andrew Probyn says Labor sources are telling him their chances have been “killed” by the Coalition’s preference deals with Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. On stage with his wife Jenny and two daughters, Mr Morrison said he was standing with “the three biggest miracles of my life”. Picture: Tracey Nearmy/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images. Not the night I was hoping to have! Notwithstanding what I said about ScoMo and his attitude back in February. Liberal. Picture: AAP Image/Lukas CochSource:AAP. Mr Morrison’s landmark achievement has up-ended almost all commentators’ predictions, proving polls and general consensus are not always correct, following a pattern of recent global surprises — including the UK’s Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump as US President. As it stands, the Coalition is headed to form a minority government at least, but could still reach the 76 seats needed to form a majority government. I have to say, until it happened, I didn't think it would happen. The room is ecstatic, with shock clearly seen on many faces. At the official Liberal Party function in Sydney exuberant young Liberal supporters were heard chanting that the Liberals were “an election winning machine”. And reiterate my thanks of Bill and all our candidates and volunteers and hopefully can have a gin and tonic soon. Election results 2019: Scott Morrison's Coalition wins, Bill Shorten to stand down in wake of defeat for Labor By Lucy Sweeney , Henry Belot , Peter Marsh and Dean Bilton The result is a massive blow for Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, whose party had been ahead in almost all recent polls. What time does the AEC stop counting votes tonight and do they count on Sunday? Why NSW is unlikely to beat COVID-19 despite low number of new cases, 'I paid many millions': Trump tweets response to New York Times tax returns story, Stockmarket analysts are worried about the US election — but one scenario stands out, 'Water my plants': Hannah thought she was returning to Australia for a short trip. Picture: Tracey Nearmy/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images. Mr Morrison was a controversial Immigration Minister under Tony Abbott after the 2013 election, implementing Operation Sovereign Borders before becoming Social Services Minister in a 2014 reshuffle. 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Researchers analysed genetic data from 1.7 million people to figure out why, Live: NSW Now: Cardinal George Pell to return to Rome for first time since acquittal, Bill Shorten has said he won't recontest the Labor leadership at the next ballot, Scott Morrison says he has always believed in miracles. To join the conversation, please Log in. Baby girl’s south South Grafton death followed several repor... Woman to be sentenced for manslaughter after she ran down, k... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The Nationals have held Cowper, fending off Rob Oakeshott. In the days before the election news.com.au’s State of the Nation survey placed the Coalition ahead, however, with about 32 per cent saying the Coalition would get their vote, compared to 26 per cent for Labor. And how good are Australians!”. Look back on how election night unfolded. In his speech, as he went through and thanked individual Liberal MPs who held on to their seats, he also thanked “pretty much the whole of Queensland”. The Coalition will form government after a shock result in the federal election. I congratulate the Coalition on being returned. Results then began flowing in from the west. Some more on when we might learn more about the results of the pre-polling: We were looking at this South Australian seat of. ... May 2019 Election. Earlier at Coalition HQ, Liberal supporters screamed, hugged each other and started celebrating in earnest. These are the quiet Australians who have won a great victory tonight! There are also three independents — Zali Steggall, Andrew Wilkie, and Helen Haines. For me and for my Government, for all of my team, it's all about you. Sign up, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Sign up, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Everyone should be going home at that time of night. The Coalition has so far picked up 73 seats. Results are flowing in the federal election.Source:istock. All times AEST (GMT +10). Mr Morrison has also consistently beaten Mr Shorten in the polls as preferred PM, at 58 per cent in the State of the Nation survey compared to 42 per cent for Mr Shorten. The Coalition’s bombshell triumph comes after repeated polls placed the ALP ahead of the Morrison Government, and the Prime Minister’s demise appeared assured. The Prime Minister repeatedly emphasised the Coalition’s strength on the economy, promising income tax cuts and lower bills while playing down the threat of climate change. From cheering Winx to barefoot bowling - on the campaign trail with Scott Morrison, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has won the 2019 federal election. But it seems he has been underestimated. “It looks like a diabolical night for the party,” Bramston said. Join the conversation, you are commenting as, news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. There is no longer any path to victory for Labor. The Coalition is on track to win government, fending off Labor and Bill Shorten’s efforts to take over as prime minister. That'll be all from, Thanks for joining us on a very busy night in Australian politics. “And tonight we’ve been delivered another one!” he said. There are still some very tight seats. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. As the votes came in confidence began to grown among Liberal supporters. I think he should pick up the mantle because nature abhors a vacuum. Fellow minister Ken Wyatt has held on in Hasluck. And Attorney-General Christian Porter has won his tough race in Pearce. ... Margins have been adjusted for by-elections and redistributions To join the conversation, please Log in. 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A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Labor scrutineers told news.com.au older voters have punished the party for its higher-taxing agenda. It was a tight race, but the news is a huge blow for Mr Shorten, who had worked hard to rehabilitate his image and appeared to grow in confidence during the campaign. The Liberal Party was won Swan, with Steve Irons being re-elected. “How good is Australia! The Coalition has so far picked up 73 seats. Labor’s Anny Aly has held on in the West Australian seat of Cowan while Patrick Gorman has also retained the seat of Perth. Don't have an account? But the swing against Labor in Queensland was devastating. Coronavirus Australia live: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews... WA coronavirus cases: Patricia Oldendorff ship cluster leads... Lake Eucumbene: Body of missing camper found. Queensland Queensland”, Mr Morrison said: “How good is Queensland? Australia’s had six leadership changes in just 12 years. The only question is how many seats it will win. Health Minister Greg Hunt defeated her there. Even he can't quite believe it. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pulled off a stunning victory. It's always been for those of you watching this at home tonight. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Australia’s conservative party retains power in shocking election result The Labor Party has lost the “unloseable” election. All times AEST (GMT +10). After nine months in the job, Mr Morrison has been given the seal of approval by Australia. We will have the full speech available very soon. Some more from Scott Morrison's speech. And Liberal MP Lucy Wicks has retained Robertson. States where the economy is not thriving — such as Queensland, WA and country areas — have backed the Liberals’ agenda focused on the economy and jobs. They've voted based on the policies they've heard but I think ScoMo has been given a clean slate and this is an opportunity to do things that might have been otherwise not expected. The Prime Minister said Mr Shorten had contacted him to concede defeat, and said he thanked the Labor leader for his “kind remarks to me and Jenny”. Supporters have described the Coalition’s shock win as one of the “greatest nights” the party has seen. Coronavirus Australia live: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews... WA coronavirus cases: Patricia Oldendorff ship cluster leads... Lake Eucumbene: Body of missing camper found. I never thought would hear that in this room in NSW this close to Origin I’ve gotta tell you!”. Labor has won 68 and The Greens, Centre Alliance and Katter’s Australia Party has all taken one seat each. The only question is how many seats it will win. Don't have an account? Last week’s poll showed only 38 per cent of respondents thought Mr Shorten would make the better PM to Mr Morrison’s 45 per cent, although 51 per cent backed Labor to 49 per cent supporting the Coalition in the two-party preferred vote. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. What a big night. In a jubilant victory speech at the Liberal Party official election night function at Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth hotel, Mr Morrison acknowledged the surprise win saying, “I have always believed in miracles”. Federal election results: How your electorate voted The Coalition will form government after a shock result in the federal election. Labor's, But again, this is one of the seats still too close to call. It was a result that came as a surprise to many, but, We'll be back again tomorrow to bring you all of the reaction and, Let's take a look at the count so far. Labor has won 68 and The Greens, Centre Alliance and Katter’s Australia Party has all taken one seat each. Although former PM Tony Abbott lost his seat of Warringah to independent Zali Steggall, the Wentworth by-election result was reversed, with Liberal Dave Sharma reclaiming the old seat of Malcolm Turnbull from the woman who defeated him in October, Dr Kerryn Phelps. The MP for Cook in New South Wales was promoted to Treasurer when Malcolm Turnbull became prime minister in 2015, and stepped in as the compromise candidate after a Peter Dutton challenge in August 2018. “A bold agenda is now dead forever in Australia,” a Labor scrutineer says as it became clear the election was turning against Shorten. With 72.6 per cent of votes counted, the ABC is predicting, This is the last of the seats still too close to call tonight. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), We're winding down our live coverage now. What was predicted to be a win for Labor turned into a humiliating defeat, with Scott Morrison leading the Coalition to an unlikely victory and Bill Shorten saying he will stand down as Labor leader. Join the conversation, you are commenting as, news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. “I would like to wish him and Chloe and his family all the best and God’s blessings,” he said. Swings to the Coalition in Queensland turned the election on its head as early figures suggested the Government could hold on. Australian Federal Election 2019 Prediction: Analysis, 20 January 2019 Labor enters 2019, an election year, with a significant lead in the public opinion polls. “Labor used to be party for the workers, now it’s a party for people who don’t work,” one said. That’s the seat former Liberal Julia Banks held, before deciding to contest Flinders instead. Polls predicting swing towards Labor proven wrong as Coalition tipped to remain in government. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. By Rachel Withers Updated May 25, 2019, 2:19pm EDT His second election failure is almost certain to spell the end of his leadership, while Mr Morrison will be relieved he has helped the Coalition edge over the line to return for a third term in government.