Australia election results: PM Anthony Albanese re-elected for second term, opposition concedes defeat | World News

Anthony Albanese is set to return as the Prime Miner of Australia after a sweeping federal election victory on Saturday, becoming the first PM to be re-elected for a second term since John Howard in 2004.“Today, the Australian people have voted for Australian values, for fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all,” Albanese told a crowd of supporters at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club in Sydney.
“Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way, looking after each other while building for the future.”
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With the results in favour of the Australian Labor Party, the Opposition Liberal-National Coalition conceded defeat, with its leader Peter Dutton facing both personal and political blows — having lost his own seat.
Dutton lost his marginal Brisbane seat of Dickson to Labor’s Ali France. Liberal MPs termed the outcome as a “bloodbath”, with several high-profile figures across the party losing their seats, as per a report The Guardian reported.
As of 9.45 pm local time on Saturday, the ABC projected Labor to win at least 78 seats out of 150 — enough to increase its majority in parliament — with 30 seats still undecided.
Labor Party supporters react as results are shown on a screen at their party headquarters in Sydney, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Taking onus for the LNC’s loss, Dutton admitted to reporters in Brisbane, “We did not do well enough during this campaign. That much is obvious tonight and I accept full responsibility for that.”Story continues below this ad
Despite the results, Dutton offered encouragement to colleagues who faced defeats, saying: “We will rebuild from here, and we will do that because we know our values, we know our beliefs, and we will always stick to them.
“We have been defined our opponents in this election, which is not a true story of who we are,” he added.
Dutton confirmed he had called Albanese to concede defeat and said he told the prime miner that his late mother Maryanne would be proud of him.
“Earlier on, I called the prime miner to congratulate him on his success tonight. It’s an horic occasion for the Labour Party and we recognise that,” he added.Story continues below this ad
Australian Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton, center, stands with his family as he makes his concession speech following the general election in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Pat Hoelscher)
According to reports, no federal opposition leader has ever lost their seat at an election.
As per The Guardian, the election delivered significant gains for Labor across the country, including in Queensland — traditionally a Coalition stronghold — where the government was projected to win seats such as Bonner, Leichhardt, Petrie, and Forde.
In Victoria, where a backlash had been feared, Labor was on track to win Menzies and take Sukkar’s seat of Deakin, defying expectations, The Guardian report stated.
The LNC, once ahead in the polls, suffered a collapse in support amid policy confusion, voter concerns about nuclear energy proposals, and damaging comparisons between Dutton and US president Donald Trump.Story continues below this ad
Labor also capitalised on voter anxiety over Medicare, warning of a supposed plan the LNC to gut the scheme.
62-year-old Albanese has served as Australia’s prime miner since 2022 and has represented the New South Wales division of Grayndler for more than 30 years.