Anthony Albanese will become the 31st Prime Minister of Australia and Labor will form government, while Andrew Charlton has won the seat of Parramatta for the party.
Mr Charlton survived an early scare from Liberal Candidate Maria Kovacic and will ultimately hold the margin steady for Labor.
The Greens and United Australia also polled well in Parramatta.
But the story of the night is Scott Morrison and the Coalition losing government. The Liberal Party will be left to pick up the shattered pieces of what will go down as a crushing election defeat.
Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the election defeat was humbling.
“It’s a difficult night for Liberals and Nationals around the country as nights like this always are,” he said.
“Tonight I’ve spoken to the leader of the Opposition and the incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and I’ve congratulated him on his election victory this evening.
“I think on a night like tonight we can reflect on the greatness of our democracy.
“I’ve always believed in Australians and their judgement and I’ve always been prepared to accept their verdicts and tonight they have delivered their verdict.”
Mr Morrison also confirmed he would step down as leader of the Liberal Party, but indicated he would remain in Parliament.
“We have been a strong government, we have been a good government,” Mr Morrison said.
“Three years from now I am looking forward to the return of a Coalition government.”
Addressing Labor supporters just before Midnight, Mr Albanese said he wanted to unite the country.
“Thank you for this extraordinary honour. Tonight the Australian people have voted for change,” he said.
“My Labor team will work every day to bring Australians together and I will lead a government worthy of the people of Australia.”
Mr Albanese thanked Mr Morrison for his contribution and service to Australia.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.