All Australia elections

2022 Australian Federal Election

The teal wave

21 May 2022 · The modern seesaw · 151 seats, 76 for a majority

A federal election was held on 21 May 2022 to elect members of the 47th Parliament of Australia. The incumbent Liberal–National Coalition government, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, sought to win a fourth consecutive term in office but was defeated by the Labor Party, led by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese.

Prime Minister before

Scott Morrison

Liberal/National coalition

Prime Minister after

Anthony Albanese

Labor

Largest force

Labor

77 of 151 seats

Turnout

89.8%

The result

Share of the House
LaborAnthony Albanese77+9
32.6%-0.8
Liberal–National CoalitionScott Morrison58-19
35.7%-5.7
GreensAdam Bandt4+3
12.3%+1.9
Katter's AustralianRobbie Katter10
0.4%-0.1
Centre AllianceNo leader10
0.3%-0.1

10 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.