The Australian Broadcasting Corporation said on Saturday it was projecting opposition leader Peter Dutton is set to lose his seat in a nationwide federal election. Dutton held the seat of Dickson in the northern state of Queensland with a margin of 1.

Australia’s conservative opposition leader, Peter Dutton, is a former police detective who gained a reputation during his years in government for his tough stance on border security and as a vocal critic of China.

By Kirsty Needham and Alasdair Pal SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party was projected to win elections, broadcasters said on Saturday, in a comeback against once-resurgent conservatives powered by concerns about the influence of U.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton loses seat in historic upset, becoming first to do so in Australian electoral history - Anadolu Ajansı

Australians voted Saturday in a general election shaped by inflation woes and Trump tariffs, with a string of polls pointing to victory for left-leaning incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Hungry voters munched on barbecued "democracy sausages" after casting their ballot -- a polling day rite of passage -- while others in bright swimwear crammed into booths after taking an early morning plunge.