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Australian PM's conservative coalition claims victory in election

The leader of Australia's Liberal-National Party (LNP) coalition, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, claimed victory in the federal election on Sunday eight days after polls closed.

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Australia ruling conservatives win tight election

Australia's ruling conservatives have been confirmed winners in last week's general election, after opposition Labor leader Bill Shorten conceded.

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News Analysis: Australian Labor Party sees new generation of leader in place

Australia's Labor Party on Sunday has elected Bill Shorten to lead it in opposition, after a month-long vote by the party's 40,000 members.