Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull claims victory after close Australian election
 

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull claims victory after close Australian election
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Eight days after the country voted, Australia finally has an election result.

With a number of seats yet to be called,*Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his Liberal Party claimed victory Sunday local time in the 2016 federal election. "This is a great day, a great day to thank the Australian*people for the decisions they have taken in this election," Turnbull said at a press conference.

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The ABC election results counter currently shows the coalition of the Liberal Party and National Party holding 74 seats, with 76 seats predicted. The Labor Party holds*66 seats, with 69 expected.*A party needs 76 seats to form government. Read more...


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