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Aussie PM Morrison concedes, ending nearly a decade of conservative rule
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat after an election today and the opposition Labor Party was set to end almost a decade of conservative rule, possibly with the support of pro-environment independents.
Partial results showed Morrison's Liberal-National coalition had been punished by voters in Western Australia and affluent urban seats in particular.
"Tonight, I have...
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