SYDNEY, May 21 ― Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat after an election on Saturday and the opposition Labour Party was set to end almost a decade of conservative rule, possibly with the support of pro-environment independents.
Labour had yet to reach the 76 of the 151 lower house seats required to form a government alone. Final results could take time as counting of a record number of postal votes is completed. A Newspoll survey by The Australian newspaper out on election day showed Labour’s lead over the ruling coalition dipping a point to 53-47 on a two-party-preferred basis, where votes for unsuccessful candidates are redistributed to the top two contenders.
Three volunteers working for teal independent Monique Ryan, who was challenging Frydenberg, said they joined Ryan’s campaign because they were concerned about the climate for the sake of their children and grandchildren. Greens leader Adam Bandt, who retained his inner city Melbourne seat, said climate was a major issue for voters.
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