Australian election vote count reveals close contest

Well, current results are definitely surprising and are close, but have LNP slightly ahead (WA seats have not started counting just yet.)

Australia will swing to the left.

It's policies of late have been likened to those of the Trump administration causing tribal divisions and unrest in what is usually a relaxed country.

Australia needs strong leadership and should not be beholden to its American masters.

They should take note of the progressive stance that New Zealand has taken and put its people first and business profits second.

It's policies of late have been likened to those of the Trump administration causing tribal divisions and unrest in what is usually a relaxed country.

Too early to say, the only given that has happened here tonight is that Tony Abbott is out.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/federal/2019/results

Difficult for Labor to get over the line right now.

Australia will swing to the left.

It didn't happen. The left has had a disastrous showing despite all the polls predicting that they would be well ahead. The biggest losers, again, are the pollsters.

Australia will swing to the left.

Maybe, but not tonight.

It's pretty much out of reach now, and it seems that the ALP has actually gone backward a little, largely due to a terrible showing in QLD.

Tbf, Bill Shorten's a dud. Not pm material, never was, never will be.

It's now a matter more to do if the Coalition truly gets a majority government.... but unfortunately it is not a night for the ALP.

Labor may take 68-70 seats, I think, so they've taken (although a small one) a step backwards.

Tbf, Bill Shorten's a dud. Not pm material, never was, never will be.

I can't say I'm fond of Scott Morrison, but I have to agree with your statement. Bill Shorten isn't exactly an inspiring leader like Bob Hawke or (initially at 2007) Kevin Rudd was.

Most of the polls predicted a Labor victory. I guess this proves the old saying that the only poll that matters is the one on election day.

Polls are often wrong nowadays because conservatives and populists don’t want to risk attacks from social justice warriors and “tolerant” progressives. So, not surprising that Labor is doing worse than expected. Making Australia Great Again!

Polls are often wrong nowadays because conservatives and populists don’t want to risk attacks from social justice warriors and “tolerant” progressives

No idea if this is true. But some expert on TV was saying those polls are relying on data collected using landline calls to voters. The truth is many people now do not use landlne phones or even does not have one. Almost every person has a mobile phone and many are only using it. Therefore the researcher are having huge difficulty in collecting data.

The polls in Australia used to be quite accurate but not so in the recent elections.

Tbf, Bill Shorten's a dud. Not pm material, never was, never will be.

The polls always shows Scomo is the preferred PM over Bill Shorten. If Peter Dutton were PM then Bill Shorten may have a chance.

 So, not surprising that Labor is doing worse than expected. Making Australia Great Again!

your insinuating the Liberal party in Australia is somehow a mirror of the conservative Republican party lol. Thankfully they still have morals and wouldnt stoop that low. Both parties agree affordable medicare for all and strict gun laws will remain in Australia for the indefinite future. Australian PM dont have the power to change laws and make decisions without the support of the senate, they understand democracy is about compromise and not dictatorship.

Both parties agree affordable medicare for all

They don’t have to worry about 320 plus million people to take care of.

and strict gun laws will remain in Australia for the indefinite future.

If that’s what the people in that country want, their choice and good for them.

Australian PM dont have the power to change laws and make decisions without the support of the senate, they understand democracy is about compromise and not dictatorship.

It’s a parliamentary system, we don’t have that system and we siding want it.