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Federal election 2022 opinion

Jenna Price

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

Finn McHugh

Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP

The Labor leader says collaboration is a show of strength not weakness, as he faces dealing with a Parliament with many more independents than any previous prime minister.

It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami

The way you vote will affect young people the most - but those under 18 are without a voice this federal election. Picture: AAP

Whether it's the environment, housing affordability or diversity and inclusion, the concerns of young people deserve to be heard at this election.

Will you use your vote to uphold the voices of those of us who can't?

Mark Kenny

The radicalism absent from Labor's 2022 manifesto is made up for in the unspoken but no-less transformative erosion of standards by the current government. Picture: AAP, Shutterstock, The Conversation

While the 2022 election is not about the reform possibilities of an incoming government, it is about the urgent need to rescue longstanding governing norms.

Australians face their starkest choice at the ballot box in 50 years. Here's why

Extreme weather disasters are costing Australia dearly, and we're only just beginning to experience their effects. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Almost one-third of Australians using Vote Compass rank climate change as their number-one issue.

Climate barely rated a mention this election, but it will be on Australians' minds today

Michelle Grattan

Labor is gambling its slightly larger projected deficits than that of the Coalition will be considered small change in an era of COVID spending. Picture: AAP

People are exhausted after the pandemic, and highly disillusioned with politicians. The campaign has been beset by noise and sledging. Spending promises, to bribe marginal seats, have been thrown around like confetti by both sides.

Numbers fly as unedifying campaign draws towards its close

Steve Evans

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

Jack Waterford

As leader, Anthony Albanese has had leeway his predecessor Bill Shorten wouldn't have had. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison is perfectly correct in arguing that if you change the government, you change the country. People must decide that they want that, from the evidence they have been presented.

There is plenty of room for scapegoats if Labor loses

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Where it will be won and lost: The seats the leaders are targeting on final day

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese will on Friday make their final pitch to voters before polling day. Pictures: James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will on Friday make their final pitch to undecided voters before polling day on Saturday

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese launch final-day campaign blitz

Should the Liberals lose this election, the questions that will arise go to more than just who will lead the party. Picture: Getty Images

The shake-up if the Coalition loses may turn out to be more of a shake-out.

The Liberals have never been in more disarray in terms of unity and ideology

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Pakistan ex-PM urges march on Islamabad

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Innovative dance to invite connection

COALITION WEAKNESS: Barnaby Joyce was used to wedge the Liberals in inner-city seats . Photo: Marina Neil

Barnaby Joyce may refuse to take any blame for the inner-city seats lost by his Coalition colleagues, but political pundits say the Nationals leader has Liberal blood on his hands.

Liberal blood on Barnaby's hand as climate vote slaps Coalition

ACT senator Zed Seselja is pinning his hopes of reelection on postal and pre-poll ballots. Picture: Karleen Minney 

Zed Seselja is facing an upset loss to independent candidate David Pocock.

Seselja makes first comments after wave of support for Pocock for Senate seat

Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has praised the election of Anthony Albanese as Australia's new prime minister. Picture: Elesa Kurtz 

Mr Barr said he looked forward to working closely with the federal Labor government.

Barr says election win would see new approach to territory-Commonwealth relations

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

Pre-polling at Old Parliament House. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

No matter the final result in the ACT Senate race, the territory is a marginal seat now.

Canberra no longer a 'Labor city' - don't take it for granted

Scott Morrison kisses wife Jenny as he votes in Saturday's federal election. Picture: Getty Images

The lesson from 2019 is "unknown" trumps, "unliked" and that's what the polls have confirmed all the way through this timid six-week ritual.

Miracle Man was no more than political huckster

Zed Seselja at Property Group Council of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Organisers told media the party was a 'private event', as counting continues in the ACT Senate race.

Media barred from covering Zed Seselja's election night speech

Kristy McBain celebrating her victory in Merimbula. Picture: Supplied

The Labor MP for Eden-Monaro celebrated reclaiming her seat in Merimbula.

McBain declares victory in Eden-Monaro

David Pocock celebrates at his election party with parents Andy and Jane and supporters. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Without Senator Seselja in the Parliament, there would be no Coalition representation at all for the territory.

Pocock on verge of historic upset in ACT Senate shake-up

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

Prime Minister Scott Morrison undertaking morning television interviews on election day. Picture: AAP

The government's party has deployed a last-minute scare pitch to voters on border security.

Liberal's last-minute people smugglers warning 'not scaremongering': Andrews

Independent Senate candidate David Pocock with Liberal senator Zed Seselja. Picture: Olivia Ireland

The two candidates set for the tightest race in ACT's history have made their final pledges this morning at Gordon Primary School.

'Such poor form': Pocock calls out election eve robocalls

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with wife Jenny, and daughters Lily and Abbey arrive to vote at the Lilli Pilli Public School on election day. Picture: AAP

Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese both voted at almost the exact same time, several Sydney suburbs apart on Saturday.

PM delivers election day bombshell, Albanese 'hopeful' about Labor win

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP 

Anthony Albanese declared it was "time on in the fourth quarter".

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

Peter Garrett handing how-to-vote cards alongside Labor's Fiona Phillips at Bomaderry Public School on Election Day 2022. Picture: Grace Crivellaro.

After casting her vote on Election Day, Labor's incumbent Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips expressed she is feeling confident ahead of a tight race.

'Most important day': Midnight Oil's Peter Garrett greets voters at Bomaderry

Independent Dr Jamie Christie. Picture: Karleen Minney.

The true independents trying to break into the system