Uncertain days as count in federal election continues

Liberal Party members follow election results at the Liberal Party election night event at the Sofitel Wentworth Hotel in Sydney (AAP) Source: Liberal Party members follow election results at the Liberal Party election night event at the Sofitel Wentworth Hotel in Sydney (AAP)

The resumption of ballot counting (mon) is being eagerly awaited after the national vote failed to deliver an outright majority to either of the major parties on election night. (sat) On the night, neither the Coalition nor Labor could secure the 76 House of Representatives seats required to form government. And initial results show a considerable lower-house swing against the ruling Coaliton, with seats lost to Labor and independents.

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