Albanese secures second term, Labor expands majority

Anthony Albanese and Australia's Labor Party have secured a decisive victory, granting Albanese a rare second consecutive term as prime minister and expanding their majority in parliament. In his victory speech, Albanese expressed gratitude to his family and supporters, emphasizing Australian values of fairness and independence from foreign influence. The election saw significant swings towards Labor, including the defeat of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, marking a historic low for the Coalition. The campaign was shaped by debates over energy policy and the cost of living crisis, with Labor criticizing the opposition's push for nuclear energy and alleged adoption of divisive political tactics. International leaders, including the UK's Keir Starmer, congratulated Albanese, highlighting ongoing collaboration between Australia and its allies. The result is expected to finalize longstanding personal and political matters for Albanese, while the opposition vows to rebuild after major losses.