Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: My fellow Australians, at the outset I want to say that while tonight's result is not one that I had hoped for, I absolutely respect the decision of the Australian people and the democratic process that has delivered it.
When we reflect on everything happening in the world today, we can all give thanks that here in Australia we make the big decisions peacefully and as equals, with one vote, one value.