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

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Labor

Anthony Albanese · 32.6% of votes · +9 seats

seats

Liberal–National Coalition

Scott Morrison · 35.7% of votes · -19 seats

seats

Greens

Adam Bandt · 12.3% of votes · +3 seats

seats

Katter's Australian

Robbie Katter · 0.4% of votes · 0 seats

seats

Centre Alliance

No leader · 0.3% of votes · 0 seats

seats


Labor	Anthony Albanese	77	+9	—	32.6%	-0.8
Liberal–National Coalition	Scott Morrison	58	-19	—	35.7%	-5.7
Greens	Adam Bandt	4	+3	—	12.3%	+1.9
Katter's Australian	Robbie Katter	1	0	—	0.4%	-0.1
Centre Alliance	No leader	1	0	—	0.3%	-0.1

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