The Liberal Party celebrates Scott Morrison’s victory well into the night across Australia

The Liberals have partied up a storm after their surprise election victory with current and former party heavyweights toasting the result. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS

It was the party that they weren’t expecting to have.

The Liberal Party celebrated its shock re-election overnight with huge smiles and lots of back slapping.

Former prime minister John Howard embraced Scott Morrison, Peter Dutton high-fived supporters and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was unable to hide her surprise at the result.

“I have always believed in miracles! I’m standing with the three biggest miracles in my life here tonight. And tonight we’ve been delivered another one,” Mr Morrison told supporters. “How good is Australia? How good are Australians? This is the best country in the world.”

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison hugs John Howard in Sydney. Picture Adam Taylor.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison celebrates after winning the 2019 Federal Election, at the Federal Liberal Reception at the Sofitel-Wentworth hotel in Sydney. Picture: AAP

Liberal supporters celebrate at the Sofitel. Picture: Gary Ramage

Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton arrives with his wife Kirilly to celebrate the win of the Dickson Electorate against Ali France in Strathpine on Election Night in Brisbane. Picture: AAP

Supporters celebrate Fiona Martin retaining the seat of Reid at Strathfield Golf Club. Picture: Flavio Brancaleone

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian (right) arrives during the count at the Federal Liberal Reception at the Sofitel-Wentworth hotel in Sydney. Picture: AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Federal Election night with his wife en route to Liberal HQ in Sydney. Picture Adam Taylor.

Scott Morrison with his family at the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney’s CBD. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Prime Minister Scott Morrison kisses wife Jenny after his victory speech. Picture: AAP

Ex PM John Howard arrives at the Liberal Party function at Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney CBD. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Federal Australian Treasurer and Liberal Member for Kooyong Josh Frydenberg arrives to a rapturous crowd at Grace Park Tennis Club in Melbourne’s Hawthorn. Picture: Ian Currie

Treasurer and Liberal Member for Kooyong Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Ian Currie

Rusted on Coalition diehards celebrate the victory and Barnaby Joyce winning New England in the Tamworth Tennis Club. Picture: Peter Lorimer.

Barnaby Joyce gave rivals a hiding across the New England seat. Picture: Peter Lorimer.

Liberal Candidate for Wentworth Dave Sharma addresses guests at Easts Rugby Club in Rose Bay on Election Day in Sydney. Picture: AAP

Dave Sharma celebrates with guests at Easts Rugby Club in Rose Bay.

Bronwyn Bishop pictured chatting to some Liberals at Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney CBD. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Liberal Candidate for Wentworth Dave Sharma celebrates with guests at Easts Rugby Club in Rose Bay on Election Day in Sydney. Picture: AAP

Melissa McIntosh celebrate with her family. Picture: AAP

Liberal supporters are seen cheering during Peter Dutton's speech in Strathpine. Picture: AAP

Flinders Liberal candidate Greg Hunt celebrates at his election party in Rye with wife Paula. Picture: Mark Stewart

Marise Payne with Alex Hawke and supporters. Picture: AAP

Nick Greiner and his wife attend the Liberal Party function. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Originally published as The Liberal Party celebrates Scott Morrison’s victory well into the night across Australia