Labor has regained power after being in opposition for nine years, with strong support for the Greens and climate-focused independents helping to overthrow the conservative coalition in the recent general election. The newly appointed prime minister, Albanese, expressed his desire to lead a government that unites rather than divides Australians. Despite ongoing vote counting and government formation, Albanese was sworn in quickly so he could attend a meeting with the "Quad" security grouping in Tokyo. He acknowledged that Australia's relationship with China remains challenging, especially in light of the upcoming summit with the leaders of the United States, Japan, and India. Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles and three key ministers, Penny Wong in foreign affairs, Jim Chalmers as treasurer, and Katy Gallagher in finance, were all sworn in. Wong will be joining Albanese on the Quad trip. Labor's campaign focused heavily on Albanese's working-class background, being raised in public housing by a single mother on a disability pension, and his reputation as a unifier. The Centre-left Labor party is currently leading in 76 seats out of the 151 in the lower house, with some races still too close to call. Independents or the Green party are expected to win more than a dozen seats as postal votes are still being counted. "Teal independents" running in affluent, Liberal-held areas with a platform centered on climate, integrity, and equality, may have a significant impact. Independent Monique Ryan emphasized that climate change was the top concern for voters in her electorate of Kooyong in Melbourne, a sentiment echoed by outgoing Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Ryan stated that their platform was shaped by the values and desires of the people they listened to. Albanese expressed his hope for Labor to win enough seats to govern independently, but also mentioned agreements with some independents to not support no-confidence motions against his government. Upon his return from Japan, Albanese plans to quickly fulfill his election promises, which include establishing a national anti-corruption commission and a A$15 billion manufacturing fund to boost Australia's economy. The full ministry will be sworn in on June 1. Australian financial markets did not have a strong reaction to the election results on Monday, as the outcome was already anticipated and no major shifts in economic policies are expected. The economists at Commonwealth Bank of Australia stated that their economic forecasts and predictions for the Reserve Bank of Australia remain the same, despite the change in national leadership.