Labor’s climate and energy policies provide an important foundation for progress. But the crossbenchers, whether they hold the balance of power or not, will demand far more.
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Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese casts his vote at a polling booth at Marrickville Town Hall on Federal Election day, in Sydney, Australia, May 21, 2022. AAP/Lukas Coch/via REUTERS
The Morrison government has been resoundingly defeated, with Labor headed for office, although whether in a minority or majority was unclear late Saturday night.