Quotes from Morrison, Albanese, and Frydenberg were shared regarding the election results. Morrison congratulated Albanese on his victory and announced he was stepping down as party leader. Albanese expressed his intention to unite the nation, emphasizing the need to come together. Frydenberg acknowledged the challenges in winning in Kooyong but remained hopeful. Albanese, described as a pragmatic leader with a working-class background, aims to end divisions in the country. The Parliament consists of the House of Representatives, which has 151 seats. A majority of 76 seats is needed to form the government. With 55% of the vote counted, Labor had 72 seats, the coalition had 52, and independents and the Greens held 11, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corp. There are 16 seats that are still undecided. The Senate has 76 seats, with 12 for each of the six states and two each for two territories. In total, there are 40 Senate seats up for election: six from each state and four from the territories. Economic challenges facing the winner include high inflation, rising interest rates, and impending budget deficits due to pandemic spending. However, unemployment is at its lowest in almost 50 years and global prices for Australian commodities are high. On the climate front, the major parties face a difficult path as people want action on climate but are hesitant to pay for it, especially in an election where the cost of living is a central issue and retail power prices are a factor. Foreign policy unexpectedly became a focus during the election campaign, as Morrison emphasized his national security expertise and criticized Labor's capabilities, only to be challenged by the Solomon Islands forming a security agreement with China. Morrison acknowledged the need to adjust his governing approach, admitting to being too forceful, while Albanese presented a different approach rooted in his working-class background and practical approach.