Australia's Labor to retake power after 9 years, independents may hold sway


  • World
  • Sunday, 22 May 2022

FILE PHOTO: Anthony Albanese, leader of Australia's Labor Party, addresses supporters after incumbent Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Scott Morrison conceded defeat in the country's general election, in Sydney, Australia May 21, 2022. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

SYDNEY (Reuters) -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.

Centre-left Labor remains four to five seats short of a majority of 76 in the 151 seat lower house with about a dozen electorates too close to call, television channels reported on Sunday. Labor may need the support of independents and smaller parties to return to power for the first time since 2013.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Taiwan's president to visit Tuvalu, Palau and Marshall Islands
US believes Russia's attack in Ukraine showcased new missile
Haiti blasts Macron's criticism of transition council as 'unfriendly and inappropriate'
Cote d'Ivoire, EU sign new fishing agreement
North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war
Canada to give holiday tax break for groceries
U.S. stocks close higher
Slovak PM shooting suspect faces prolonged custody
Gas Leak prompts evacuation of 150 people in Prague

Others Also Read