Australia's opposition Labor Party conceded defeat in the federal
election on Sunday July 10,2016, clearing the way for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull
to retain power.
Counting of votes in the marathon election continues, but Bill Shorten, the leader of the Labor Party, said the ruling coalition government led by Turnbull would gain enough seats to hold on to power.
"Whether it is a minority government or majority government with one or two seats, it is clear they will form the government."
On 10 July, eight days after the election took place, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten conceded defeat, acknowledging that the incumbentLiberal-National Coalition would certainly be able to form a government, either in a majority or minority status
The coalition has won 74 seats in parliament. With vote counting continuing into an eighth day, it is expected to win at least two of the five seats that remain in doubt, giving Turnbull the support needed to form a majority government.
Although Malcolm Turnbull is expected to form a majority government, he is likely to be forced to depend on several independent members to get legislation through the lower house, raising questions about the long-term functioning of his government.
Counting of votes in the marathon election continues, but Bill Shorten, the leader of the Labor Party, said the ruling coalition government led by Turnbull would gain enough seats to hold on to power.
"Whether it is a minority government or majority government with one or two seats, it is clear they will form the government."
On 10 July, eight days after the election took place, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten conceded defeat, acknowledging that the incumbentLiberal-National Coalition would certainly be able to form a government, either in a majority or minority status
The coalition has won 74 seats in parliament. With vote counting continuing into an eighth day, it is expected to win at least two of the five seats that remain in doubt, giving Turnbull the support needed to form a majority government.
Although Malcolm Turnbull is expected to form a majority government, he is likely to be forced to depend on several independent members to get legislation through the lower house, raising questions about the long-term functioning of his government.
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