It's the start of a new political era, with Anthony Albanese about to be sworn in as Australia's 31st prime minister.
He'll be navigating a dramatically different parliamentary landscape: Labor and the Coalition have lost significant ground to a record number of independents and Greens, with the crossbench more than doubling in size.
So why have voters turned on the major parties?
Today, ABC 7.30's chief political correspondent, Laura Tingle, on the delicate balance Anthony Albanese has ahead of him, and whether he can succeed.
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Laura Tingle, ABC 7.30 chief political correspondent
He'll be navigating a dramatically different parliamentary landscape: Labor and the Coalition have lost significant ground to a record number of independents and Greens, with the crossbench more than doubling in size.
So why have voters turned on the major parties?
Today, ABC 7.30's chief political correspondent, Laura Tingle, on the delicate balance Anthony Albanese has ahead of him, and whether he can succeed.
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Laura Tingle, ABC 7.30 chief political correspondent
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