Anthony Albanese has been reelected as Prime Minister of Australia, becoming the country's first leader to secure a second consecutive term in 21 years.
The center-left Labor Party, led by Albanese, managed not only to retain its majority in the House of Representatives but also to increase it, something unusual for governments seeking reelection.
It is estimated that the leftist party will begin its second term with at least 87 of the 150 seats in the lower house, surpassing the 78 it previously governed with.
During his victory speech in Sydney, Albanese thanked Australians for trusting his leadership and defended a national vision based on their own values. "We don't need to copy or borrow from any other country. We find our inspiration in our own people and values," he said.
He also highlighted that Australians chose to face global challenges "the Australian way," promoting solidarity and building a common future.
The campaign was marked by critical issues such as inflation, the cost of living, and energy policy. Both parties agreed on the need to achieve emissions neutrality by 2050, but differed in the means.
While the Labor Party bets on renewable energies like solar and wind, the opposition coalition led by Peter Dutton proposed building nuclear plants funded by the government.
Dutton and his Liberal Party suffered a historic defeat. Not only did they lose the election, but Dutton himself lost his parliamentary seat in Brisbane after 24 years of representation.
