Election 2025 results and reaction: Chalmers hails ‘Labor hero’ Albo as Liberals hunt for a new leader
Barnaby Joyce has revealed he has cancer after Anthony Albanese served up gelato. A senior Liberal has also said “something is deeply wrong” with the party.
Barnaby Joyce has revealed he has prostate cancer after Anthony Albanese spent a day out on the hustings celebrating his victory after leading Labor to a thumping victory in the federal election, securing a nationwide swing that ensures majority government.
The Coalition has been shattered and has so far secured just 37 seats compared to 86 for Labor. Among the Liberal MPs to lose their seat was Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
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Originally published as Election 2025 results and reaction: Chalmers hails ‘Labor hero’ Albo as Liberals hunt for a new leader
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