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Anthony Albanese confident as Labor eyes majority

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confident Labor will take Parliament House with a 76-seat majority even as the Greens pick up a fourth lower house seat.

Labor election ‘a dramatic shift in Australian politics’, says Andrew Barr

Australian politics have changed following the election of the first Labor government since 2013, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr believes.

Labor well placed for majority parliament

Vote counting continues with six seats in play, but Anthony Albanese's Labor government appears on track to win a majority in the federal parliament.

Labor to make Australia proud: Anthony Albanese

Australia's 31st prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has promised a family friendly parliament that will hit the ground running to make the country proud.

Labor set to face ‘community crossbench’ in federal parliament

Australia has elected a "community crossbench" to the federal parliament with a focus on climate, integrity and equality, an incoming independent MP says.

Greens on track for record election result

The Greens could hold as many as 12 Senate seats and have five lower house MPs in the new parliament following a record result at the federal election.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr welcomes Labor victory

Chief Minister Andrew Barr expects Labor's election will see a new approach to Commonwealth-Territory relations.

Labor on track to govern in minority

Labor leader Anthony Albanese is on track to govern in minority as Australian voters deserted both major parties in favour of independents and the Greens.

Labor supporters erupt with likely victory

Labor supporters are celebrating at the party's function in Sydney as voting shows the opposition is on course to form government.

Labor promises better healthcare for Canberra families

A Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, Labor promises, would be an alternative option to the Emergency Department for sick or injured Canberrans.

Labor promises more money for local schools

Labor has made an election promise of $250,000 for nine ACT schools to help schoolkids bounce back from COVID-19.

Labor commits to youth foyer for vulnerable students

A Labor Government would build student accommodation at the Woden CIT campus for young people at risk of homelessness.

ACTCOSS calls for more taxes on wealthy

ACTCOSS wants the government to stop the Stage Three tax cuts, and invest in public services and support for the people who have the least.

ACTCOSS wants justice for First Nations people

ACTCOSS wants the government to address deep and ongoing wrongs inflicted against First Nations people. Will the ACT Federal candidates act?

ACTCOSS calls for fair, fast, inclusive climate action

ACTCOSS wants the government to reduce carbon pollution to net zero by 2035. Do the Federal political candidates?

ACTCOSS wants more funding for community services

ACTCOSS wants the Commonwealth to adequately fund services provided by the community sector, and more freedom to make the right policies.

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