Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a major comeback after trailing in polls, while conservative leader Peter Dutton, hurt by Trumpian tendencies, lost his seat.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says he accepts 'full responsibility' for the Coalition loss, as Australian PM Anthony Albanese hails the result as a vote 'for Australian values'.

Donald Trump is not having the impact outside of the United States that many expected, judging by some key national elections. On Saturday, Australians and Singaporeans followed the lead set by Canada's citizens days earlier in returning to office incumbent parties that had pushed back against the U.