The Coalition is set for its worst result at a federal election after a crushing loss. Anthony Albanese last night claimed victory after swings across the country. Follow live.
On current projections, Labor would need only either the Greens or the Coalition to pass legislation and would not need to negotiate with other crossbenchers.
The Greens camp watches the vote count with bittersweet feelings, after two losses in Queensland but the chance of gains elsewhere. Meanwhile, their party leader remains in a close fight, his vote going backwards from the last election.
As the Coalition grapples with the wave of support for Labor that swept Victoria on polling day, the state's voters share the issues that influenced their decision-making.
