Australian labor leader Anthony Albanese will officially be Australia’s 31st Prime Minister.
The Labor leader has emerged victorious over Scott Morrison after an epic, six-week election campaign, ending the Coalition’s almost decade-long reign.
The opposition Labor party with 72 seats is yet to gain a parliamentary majority in the 151-member parliament, as the counting of votes is still under way.
While it remains unclear if Labor can form a majority, the ALP is on track to finish ahead of the Coalition and more likely to reach a minority government, the ABC has projected.
This win means Albanese will replace Scott Morrison as Prime Minister, making him the 31st person to hold the nation’s top job.
The son of a single parent who grew up in public housing, Mr Albanese has reached the pinnacle of his career after 26 years in the parliament.
“It is an incredible honor,” Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney after leaving his house to head to speak at a party event.
“I want to unite people. People want to come together, look for common interest, look towards the sense of common purpose,” he said.
“Tonight the Australian people have voted for change. I am humbled by this victory. And I am honoured to be given the opportunity to serve as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia,” he said.
According to the ABC news media, the Labor leader will be sworn in with four of his most senior frontbenchers on Monday.
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