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He's elbowed Scott Morrison out of the top job but is the new Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really the big story of Australia's election.
Close to a dozen independent candidates have been won seats, snatching them mainly from Liberal candidates.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is one of those given the boot from his inner city Melbourne seat, missing out to a so-called 'teal' independent who campaigned on environmental issues and political integrity.
The ABC's Peter Ryan joins Lisa Owen with his analysis.