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Four trends that defined the shock election result

The major parties are on the nose, Chinese voters love Labor, the gender divide is stark and the Coalition has retreated to the bush.

Andrew Tillett

While the scale of Anthony Albanese and Labor’s victory caught politicians, pollsters, pundits and punters by surprise, Saturday’s election has cemented some major trends that are reshaping campaigning.

While Labor and the Coalition have seen their vote share decline as minor parties and independents rise, Australia’s system of preferential voting ensures the majors retain an outsized presence in parliament.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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