Australian Federal election 2025 recap: Ley reveals next steps for Libs after Dutton’s election bloodbath
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‘Back at work’: Albo vows not to waste a day after crushing win
With an expanded majority and an increased mandate, Anthony Albanese has pledged to hit the ground running in his second term after a decisive election win.
Labor stormed home to victory in a landslide, winning a swathe of seats across multiple states and unseating Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in his own electorate in the process.
Expanding on its majority in the House of Representatives, Labor claimed 87 seats, while the coalition picked up 40 as its primary vote plunged to almost historic lows.
Despite winning back-to-back elections, Mr Albanese said there was no time to waste in achieving a second-term agenda.
“From (Sunday), back at work ... we take up this task with new hope, new confidence and new determination,” he told the Labor Party faithful in Sydney on Saturday.
Welcome to The Nightly live
Welcome to The Nightly live and day one of Labor’s returned government, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese basks in the glow of a thumping majority victory in the 2025 Federal election.
Stay right here throughout the day for all the wash-up and reaction as the Coalition attempt to rebound from a disastrous election loss.
