Melbourne, May 3: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years.

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“Earlier on, I called the prime minister to congratulate him on his success tonight. It's an historic occasion for the Labour Party and we recognise that,” he added.

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