Supporters at Labor’s election party in Sydney cheered and hugged each other as Albanese claimed victory and said his party would form a majority government.

By Kirsty Needham and Alasdair Pal SYDNEY (Reuters) -Counting was under way in Australia's national election on Saturday as polls began closing, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party favoured to prevail over the conservative opposition in a closely fought race.

From sausage sizzles to “donkey votes,” Australian elections are never boring. This time around, there’s some added spice with President Donald Trump and his tariffs.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second term in office in a disastrous night for his conservative rivals, as voters chose stability over change against a backdrop of global turmoil inflicted by US President Donald Trump.

By Kirsty Needham and Alasdair Pal SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party was projected to win elections, broadcasters said on Saturday, in a comeback against once-resurgent conservatives powered by concerns about the influence of U.

Early counting in Australia’s election showed strong results for the center-left Labor government as well as independent lawmakers, with polling booths now closed across the country.