Despite its name, the Liberal party is a conservative organization similar to the Tories in the United Kingdom. The National Party is a rural-based organization, which attracts many supporters in farming and mining areas. However, the biggest winners were independents and the Australian Greens party. The Liberal Party has been challenged in their heartland at this election by a number of professional women. Nevertheless, the Australian Greens now hold 12 Senate seats, meaning the new Albanese government will need to negotiate with them over legislation.

Source: The Guardian June 06, 2022 06:19 UTC