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Where the last seats may fall

With the election count going down to the wire who will be reach the magic number of 76 seats? Fairfax's Peter Martin explains.

Job figures are out

The unemployment rate has risen in June and the opposition has attacked the Government's economic plan. Courtesy ABC News 24.

This issue won't go away: Xenophon

Crossbenchers have banded together calling on the Government to put gambling reform back on the agenda. Courtesy ABC News 24.

We have a mandate: Turnbull

An election win is a mandate according to PM Malcolm Turnbull who says he'll deliver all his election promises.

Andrews backs Abbott

Tony Abbott's friend Kevin Andrews makes his feelings clear to the PM about the former PM. Courtesy Sky News.

We're being shortchanged

Why are we not told the truth about policy costings? The Age's Economics editor Peter Martin explains.

South China Sea: Australia's response

Find out who is saying what when it comes to the international tribunal's ruling that China has no historic claim to the South China Sea.

Young Liberals cause fracas in Hobart

Tensions between young Liberals rose as some attendees were turned away from Australian Liberal Students' Federation in Hobart last week.

Election 2016: Second last seat decided

The ALP has claimed Hindmarsh for Steve Georganas with Bill Shorten heaping praise on the candidate. Courtesy ABC News 24.

What will China do?

How will the military super power respond following the ruling over its militarisation of the South China Sea? National security correspondent David Wroe explains.

We have to deliver: Joyce

Following the Nationals big election win, leader Barnaby Joyce says there is ambition to grow the party further. Courtesy ABC News 24.

Labor claims another seat

The Labor candidate for the WA seat of Cowan Anne Aly says her victory shows smear campaigns don't work. Courtesy ABC News 24.

Have a conscience vote: Shorten

Bill Shorten hasn't ruled out blocking a same sex marriage plebiscite. Courtesy ABC News 24.

Parliament House lawn poisoned

The Parliament House lawn has been vandalised - is it a protest or a high school lark?

Secret deals are suspicious: Shorten

The Opposition leader calls for Malcolm Turnbull to reveal any deals he makes as the PM begins the process of putting together his cabinet. Courtesy ABC News 24.

AAA credit rating at risk

Ratings agency Moody's says Australia could lose its AAA credit rating if it doesn't increase taxes and cut spending. As reported in April 2016. Courtesy ABC News 24.

'Without their name it's cowardice'

Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne slams an anonymous quote suggesting the PM needs to 'kneel at the conservative altar'. Courtesy ABC Radio National.

Turnbull and Shorten call for e-voting

Both Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten have called for electronic voting to be considered by the federal AEC. Vision courtesy ABC News 24.

Shorten concedes election defeat

Labor is committed to making the 45th parliament work by finding 'common ground' says Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Vision ABC News 24.

Labor's banking focus

The federal opposition tries to turn up the heat on the government to hold a banking royal commission.

Fresh election 'within the year': Shorten

The longest campaign in 50 years will lead to the shortest parliament in 50 years says Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Vision ABC News 24.

Election 2016: The best of Peta Credlin

The former Abbott chief of staff turned political commentator during the election campaign and wasn't afraid to say what she really thought. Courtesy SKY News.

Who will be speaker?

Numbers will be tight in the new House of Representatives, so a new government is likely to look to a crossbench MP to be speaker.

Vote counting - why so long?

The votes are cast, but counting them is no simple task. Peter Martin explains the process - and why it takes so long.

Turnbull diminished, Shorten enhanced

Malcolm Turnbull may still form government, but Bill Shorten is the real winner, says James Massola

Malcolm Turnbull's problems begin

The challenges have only just begun for Malcolm Turnbull, even if he is able to form a government. Analysis with Mark Kenny.

Images from the election frontline

Fairfax photographers Andrew Meares and Alex Ellinghausen have been with Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten each and every one of the 54 days between the election being called and poling day.

Campaign highlights - and lowlights

The hurly-burly of the 2016 election campaign, as seen through the eyes of Fairfax reporters and photographers.

Hung parliament still possible

Despite Bill Shorten declaring otherwise, the Greens believe Labor would enter into a power-sharing deal if neither major party wins power in its own right.