Australia's opposition party has been left reeling after a bruising defeat in Saturday's federal election, with a result that is shaping up to be its worst ever loss. Peter Dutton, the Liberal party leader, also lost his own seat of Dickson, which he had held for the past 24 years.

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

Supporters at Labor’s election party in Sydney cheered and hugged each other as Albanese claimed victory and said his party would form a majority government.