The opposition Labor Party led by Anthony Albanese is the winner of today Parliamentary elections in Australiaaccording to a forecast by the ABC network.
Outgoing Conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison has acknowledged defeat, and the Social Democrat Labor Party is expected to end nearly a decade of conservative rule in the country, possibly with the support of independents campaigning with a greener agenda.
With 55 percent of the vote counted, Labor secures 72 seats in the Senate, with 76 required for a majority, while the Conservative coalition under Morrison has 52. Independents and Greens have 11, according to the channel, with another 16 seats. remain doubtful.
The Labor leader said he wanted to unite the Australians as he made his first comments after his party’s victory.
“I want to unite the country,” Albanezi told reporters as he left home to attend a Sydney epic event.
“I think the people want to unite, to seek our common interest, to look towards this common goal. I think the people can not stand another polarization, what they want is to unite as a nation and I intend to lead this effort. “, he said.
Earlier, Morrison said he called Albanese to acknowledge his defeat and congratulate him on his victory.
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