Albanese will be Australia's next prime minister, as the teal independents make gains in previously safe Liberal-held seats in Australia's federal election.
Anthony Albanese's Labor party has spent almost a decade in opposition, while Morrison and his Coalition have missed out on a fourth term in office.
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Australians will cast their vote today to decide if Scott Morrison and his Coalition or if Anthony Albanese and Labor will lead the nation for the next three years.
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