Most opinion polls prior to polling day had Shorten’s centre-left opposition Labor party ahead, and exit polls on Saturday also gave the party an edge. “I wish Scott Morrison good fortune and good courage in the service of our great nation. He then flew 900 kilometres home to Sydney to vote and to campaign in Sydney seats. Both major parties promised that whoever wins the election would remain prime minister until he next faces the voters’ judgement. The parties have changed their rules to make the process of lawmakers replacing a prime minister more difficult.

Source: Bangkok Post May 18, 2019 02:46 UTC