Votes are being counted in Australia’s general election, with senior opposition legislators gaining confidence that they will form a centre-left government with a focus on slashing greenhouse gas emissions. Votes are being counted in Australia’s general election, with senior opposition legislators gaining confidence that they will form a centre-left government with a focus on slashing greenhouse gas emissions. A Galaxy exit poll found that the opposition Labour Party could win as many as 82 seats in the 151-seat House of Representatives, where parties need a majority to form government. Opposition leader Bill Shorten said he was confident Labour would win, but Mr Morrison would not be drawn on a prediction. He has been campaigning hard on more ambitious targets to reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Source: Irish Independent May 18, 2019 09:00 UTC