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Here are today’s main headlines a day after the election.

Albanese’s unorthodox win, but change has a green and teal tinge: Albanese’s feat of becoming just the fourth Labor leader to take the party to victory from opposition since World War II is remarkable in itself. However, the circumstances in which it was achieved are so utterly unorthodox that Albanese’s victory is but part of a bigger story, one which has perhaps ushered in an irrevocable change to the political landscape.

‘I’m hoping they’re happy’ – Joyce chides teals: The Nationals leader blasted the teals for beating moderates: “They’ve managed to get rid of three gay guys, one Aboriginal and one Asian. Was that their game plan?”

Frydenberg to mull politics or business career: Outgoing federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has signalled he remains “motivated” to continue a political career, amid speculation that the Liberal Party will try to find him a position in federal or Victorian politics. Another option for Mr Frydenberg is to return to business. He was an investment banker at Deutsche Bank for five years before being elected to parliament in 2010.

Superannuation behemoth swallows Wilson’s policy dreams: In a week, Tim Wilson went from setting Scott Morrison’s campaign priorities to losing his seat and his government.

Protecting sport for free-to-air will be easier under Labor: Former Fairfax Media boss Greg Hywood believes protecting sport for free-to-air broadcasters, ensuring Australians will be able to watch the AFL Grand Final for free, would have been more challenging if the Morrison government had won the election.

High hopes for meaningful education reform under Labor: Labor’s track record for positive engagement with education policy will go a long way toward mending the toxic relations between the Coalition and the education sector, according to education experts.

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