What a big night. “How good is Australia! On stage with his wife Jenny and two daughters, Mr Morrison said he was standing with “the three biggest miracles of my life”. Labor has repeatedly beaten the Coalition in Newspoll surveys, but its leader’s approval ratings trailed behind. Baby girl’s south South Grafton death followed several repor... Woman to be sentenced for manslaughter after she ran down, k... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Mr Morrison’s landmark achievement has up-ended almost all commentators’ predictions, proving polls and general consensus are not always correct, following a pattern of recent global surprises — including the UK’s Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump as US President. I don't think this is a country cowering in the corner afraid. We will have the full speech available very soon. The Coalition has so far picked up 73 seats. Coronavirus Australia live: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews... WA coronavirus cases: Patricia Oldendorff ship cluster leads... Lake Eucumbene: Body of missing camper found. I never thought would hear that in this room in NSW this close to Origin I’ve gotta tell you!”. Australia’s had six leadership changes in just 12 years. From cheering Winx to barefoot bowling - on the campaign trail with Scott Morrison, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has won the 2019 federal election. In a jubilant victory speech at the Liberal Party official election night function at Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth hotel, Mr Morrison acknowledged the surprise win saying, “I have always believed in miracles”. “Labor used to be party for the workers, now it’s a party for people who don’t work,” one said. Everyone should be going home at that time of night. Labor's, But again, this is one of the seats still too close to call. Even he can't quite believe it. And Attorney-General Christian Porter has won his tough race in Pearce. “I would like to wish him and Chloe and his family all the best and God’s blessings,” he said. The Prime Minister said Mr Shorten had contacted him to concede defeat, and said he thanked the Labor leader for his “kind remarks to me and Jenny”. Picture: Tracey Nearmy/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images. His second election failure is almost certain to spell the end of his leadership, while Mr Morrison will be relieved he has helped the Coalition edge over the line to return for a third term in government. I have to say, until it happened, I didn't think it would happen. It's always been for those of you watching this at home tonight. The Nationals have held Cowper, fending off Rob Oakeshott. As it stands, the Coalition is headed to form a minority government at least, but could still reach the 76 seats needed to form a majority government. There is no longer any path to victory for Labor. There are still some very tight seats. Look back on how election night unfolded. See how your electorate voted with news.com.au’s comprehensive results below. She was wrong, 'Strong focus on profit shifting': ATO hits multinationals with $2.5b in tax bills for 2020, Music festivals in devastating 'holding pattern' ahead of summer season, Eight questions to be answered in the AFL finals, Indonesia's Jurassic Park-inspired tourist attraction worries Komodo dragon fans, India records a new coronavirus milestone. Mr Morrison was a controversial Immigration Minister under Tony Abbott after the 2013 election, implementing Operation Sovereign Borders before becoming Social Services Minister in a 2014 reshuffle. What was predicted to be a win for Labor turned into a humiliating defeat, with Scott Morrison leading the Coalition to an unlikely victory and Bill Shorten saying he will stand down as Labor leader. States where the economy is not thriving — such as Queensland, WA and country areas — have backed the Liberals’ agenda focused on the economy and jobs. Mr Morrison has also consistently beaten Mr Shorten in the polls as preferred PM, at 58 per cent in the State of the Nation survey compared to 42 per cent for Mr Shorten. The Coalition will form government after a shock result in the federal election. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. What time does the AEC stop counting votes tonight and do they count on Sunday? Labor gained Chisholm in Victoria. The Australian’s columnist Troy Bramston says Labor figures are “stunned and shocked” at the result currently unfolding, which pretty much nobody expected. Baby girl’s south South Grafton death followed several repor... Woman to be sentenced for manslaughter after she ran down, k... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. But the swing against Labor in Queensland was devastating. Join the conversation, you are commenting as, news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. As the crowd chanted “Queensland! The intention is always to have all polling places in by 10:00pm, four hours after the thing. Don't have an account? Labor scrutineers told news.com.au older voters have punished the party for its higher-taxing agenda. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Some more from Scott Morrison's speech. Labor has won 68 and The Greens, Centre Alliance and Katter’s Australia Party has all taken one seat each. Don't have an account? The Coalition has so far picked up 73 seats. They've voted based on the policies they've heard but I think ScoMo has been given a clean slate and this is an opportunity to do things that might have been otherwise not expected. Almost 650 deaths across 220 aged care homes – so where is the regulator? After nine months in the job, Mr Morrison has been given the seal of approval by Australia. More than two generations later at the 2019 election, the national turnout is on track to be at one of the lowest levels since compulsory voting began in 1924. The result is a massive blow for Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, whose party had been ahead in almost all recent polls. Why NSW is unlikely to beat COVID-19 despite low number of new cases, 'I paid many millions': Trump tweets response to New York Times tax returns story, Stockmarket analysts are worried about the US election — but one scenario stands out, 'Water my plants': Hannah thought she was returning to Australia for a short trip. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. That'll be all from, Thanks for joining us on a very busy night in Australian politics. Last week’s poll showed only 38 per cent of respondents thought Mr Shorten would make the better PM to Mr Morrison’s 45 per cent, although 51 per cent backed Labor to 49 per cent supporting the Coalition in the two-party preferred vote. I congratulate the Coalition on being returned. The Coalition is on track to win government, fending off Labor and Bill Shorten’s efforts to take over as prime minister. Labor has won 68 and The Greens, Centre Alliance and Katter’s Australia Party has all taken one seat each. Join the conversation, you are commenting as, news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. But it seems he has been underestimated. And reiterate my thanks of Bill and all our candidates and volunteers and hopefully can have a gin and tonic soon. Coronavirus Australia live: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews... WA coronavirus cases: Patricia Oldendorff ship cluster leads... Lake Eucumbene: Body of missing camper found. The Prime Minister repeatedly emphasised the Coalition’s strength on the economy, promising income tax cuts and lower bills while playing down the threat of climate change. “A bold agenda is now dead forever in Australia,” a Labor scrutineer says as it became clear the election was turning against Shorten. That’s the seat former Liberal Julia Banks held, before deciding to contest Flinders instead. In his speech, as he went through and thanked individual Liberal MPs who held on to their seats, he also thanked “pretty much the whole of Queensland”. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pulled off a stunning victory. Federal election results: How your electorate voted The Coalition will form government after a shock result in the federal election. Results are flowing in the federal election.Source:istock. Not the night I was hoping to have! The only question is how many seats it will win. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. All times AEST (GMT +10). At the official Liberal Party function in Sydney exuberant young Liberal supporters were heard chanting that the Liberals were “an election winning machine”. Supporters have described the Coalition’s shock win as one of the “greatest nights” the party has seen. Picture: AAP Image/Lukas CochSource:AAP. Election results 2019: Scott Morrison's Coalition wins, Bill Shorten to stand down in wake of defeat for Labor By Lucy Sweeney , Henry Belot , Peter Marsh and Dean Bilton It was a tight race, but the news is a huge blow for Mr Shorten, who had worked hard to rehabilitate his image and appeared to grow in confidence during the campaign. The room is ecstatic, with shock clearly seen on many faces. By Rachel Withers Updated May 25, 2019, 2:19pm EDT ... May 2019 Election. The Liberal Party was won Swan, with Steve Irons being re-elected. Earlier at Coalition HQ, Liberal supporters screamed, hugged each other and started celebrating in earnest. “It looks like a diabolical night for the party,” Bramston said. Scott Morrison has swept to victory in a sensational federal election result that defied the polls and cements the Coalition’s power. Some more on when we might learn more about the results of the pre-polling: We were looking at this South Australian seat of. “And tonight we’ve been delivered another one!” he said. Labor’s Anny Aly has held on in the West Australian seat of Cowan while Patrick Gorman has also retained the seat of Perth. The Coalition’s bombshell triumph comes after repeated polls placed the ALP ahead of the Morrison Government, and the Prime Minister’s demise appeared assured. Swings to the Coalition in Queensland turned the election on its head as early figures suggested the Government could hold on. Fellow minister Ken Wyatt has held on in Hasluck. In the days before the election news.com.au’s State of the Nation survey placed the Coalition ahead, however, with about 32 per cent saying the Coalition would get their vote, compared to 26 per cent for Labor.