Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has secured a majority government, capping off a shock result in Saturday's election.
With 77.5% of votes counted, the Liberal‑National coalition has now reached the 76 seats needed to control the lower house.
The result has defied long‑term polls that had predicted a Labor Party win for the first time in six years.
Labor leader Bill Shorten has said he is standing down.
There are still four seats yet to be declared.
[Source: BBC]
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