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Australia ruling conservatives win tight election

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Update: 2016-07-10 00:47:00
Australia ruling conservatives win tight election

DHAKA: Australia's ruling conservatives have been confirmed winners in last week's general election, after opposition Labor leader Bill Shorten agreed.

Shorten said that it was clear PM Malcolm Turnbull's coalition had won, adding that he had already congratulated him.

Votes are still being counted, but the government is expected to win just enough seats for a majority, BBC reports on Sunday (July 10).

However, a strong swing against it has left doubts about its agenda and Turnbull's leadership.

The Liberal-National coalition still remains short of the 76 seats it needs to claim a majority in the lower house, the House of Representatives.

But it should secure at least 74, and also has the support of three independent and minor party politicians - Cathy McGowan, Andrew Wilkie and Bob Katter - guaranteeing budget supply and confidence.

Labor is currently on 66 seats, with five still in doubt.

‘It is clear that Turnbull and his coalition will form a government,’ Mr Shorten said.

‘So I have spoken to Turnbull earlier this afternoon to congratulate him and [his wife] Lucy and to wish them my very best.’

BDST: 1044 HRS, July 10, 2016
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