The 2022 Federal Election result and its impact on Australian politics. What will become of the big parties?

Does Albanese’s victory prove that it is still possible to come from humble origins and be Prime Minister? Source: Source: 21 May 2022 Picture: AAP

The Governor-General, David Hurley has sworn in Anthony Albanese to be Prime Minister. Over the next few days we will know if the ALP will have a majority of seats. Although the ALP has won, the performances of both major parties was overshadowed by the success of independent candidates and the Greens.

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Writer and activist Kate Walton was one of the organisers of the March 4 Justice in Canberra.  She explains to Sri Dean why the result was so historical and what challenges the Albanese government will face.   

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Why did so many Australians choose not to vote for the major parties? Source: AAP.