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<p>Australia's centre-left leader Anthony Albanese won the general election on Saturday (May 21), ousting Scott Morrison's coalition as the country elected its first Labor government in almost a decade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After claiming the victory, the incoming prime minister Albanese said that the Australian people have "voted for change" and also promised to bring people together.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Advocating for immediate actions toward the climate change crisis, he said that his government will bring a raft of reforms to make the country fairer and greener.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Giving indigenous people a voice in national policy-making and making equal opportunity for women a national priority for the Albanese government.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Albanese, who is brought up by a single mother in Sydney, talked about his childhood. He said, "My mother dreamt of a better life for me. And I hope that my journey in life inspires Australians to reach for the stars."</p>

<p>"I want Australia to continue to be a country that no matter where you live, who you worship, you would love, or what your last name is, that places no restrictions on your journey in life," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-have-congratulated-anthony-albanese-australian-pm-scott-morrison-concedes-election-defeat-481038">'I have congratulated Anthony Albanese': Australian PM Scott Morrison concedes election defeat</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Australia Election: Change of Guard in Canberra: Australia ousts PM Scott Morrison</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Albanese to attend Quad summit</strong></p>

<p>Albanese also said that he will join the US, Japanese and Indian leaders for the Quad summit in two days. He said that he will attend the summit in Tokyo after members of his government team would be sworn in on Monday. Penny Wong, who is expected to be the foreign minister, might accompany him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden is visiting Japan to attend the Quad summit in Tokyo. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the Quad summit in Tokyo on May 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Albanese said he would hold one-on-one meetings on Tuesday with&nbsp;Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Indian PM&nbsp;Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Albanese said that after the joint talks,&nbsp;he would meet the trio individually.&nbsp;</p>

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Australia's centre-left leader Anthony Albanese won the general election on Saturday (May 21), ousting Scott Morrison's coalition as the country elected its first Labor government in almost a decade.

Australia's centre-left leader Anthony Albanese won the general election on Saturday (May 21), ousting Scott Morrison's coalition as the country elected its first Labor government in almost a decade. After claiming the victory, the incoming prime minister Albanese said that the Australian people have "voted for change" and also promised to bring people together. Advocating for immediate actions toward the climate change crisis, he said that his government will bring a raft of reforms to make the country fairer and greener. Giving indigenous people a voice in national policy-making and making equal opportunity for women a national priority for the Albanese government. ALSO READ | Anthony Albanese claims election victory: All you need to know about Australia's incoming prime minister Albanese, who is brought up by a single mother in Sydney, talked about his childhood. He said, "My mother dreamt of a better life for me. And I hope that my journey in life inspires Australians to reach for the stars." "I want Australia to continue to be a country that no matter where you live, who you worship, you would love, or what your last name is, that places no restrictions on your journey in life," he added. ALSO READ | 'I have congratulated Anthony Albanese': Australian PM Scott Morrison concedes election defeat WATCH | Australia Election: Change of Guard in Canberra: Australia ousts PM Scott Morrison × Albanese to attend Quad summit Albanese also said that he will join the US, Japanese and Indian leaders for the Quad summit in two days. He said that he will attend the summit in Tokyo after members of his government team would be sworn in on Monday. Penny Wong, who is expected to be the foreign minister, might accompany him. US President Joe Biden is visiting Japan to attend the Quad summit in Tokyo. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the Quad summit in Tokyo on May 24. Albanese said he would hold one-on-one meetings on Tuesday with Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Indian PM Modi. Albanese said that after the joint talks, he would meet the trio individually. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday defended his election pitch to allow first-time buyers to use part of their retirement savings to buy homes in a bid to lure younger voters as the campaign entered its final week.</p>

<p>Morrison, trailing in polls ahead of the national election on Saturday, put housing at the forefront of his election campaign amid criticism that the decision will further drive up prices forcing more people out of the market.</p>

<p>"It's your money, you've earned it and you've saved it in your superannuation," Morrison told Channel Seven on Monday.</p>

<p>Morrison said he did not see house prices rising from his policy, announced during the launch of the Liberal Party's campaign on Sunday.</p>

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<p>More money on deposit will lower mortgage payments providing an "added layer of comfort to our first home buyers," he said.</p>

<p>Under Morrison's plan, first home buyers can dip into their retirement savings for up to A$50,000 ($34,725) to raise a deposit.</p>

<p>Cheap loans fuelled a housing boom last year, a windfall for household wealth, but also hitting affordability.</p>

<p>Prices surged 22.4 per cent&nbsp;last year, the biggest increase since June 1989, with the notional value of&nbsp;Australia's 10.8 million homes rising by A$2 trillion ($1.4 trillion) to A$9.9 trillion.</p>

<p>Rising living costs, rated the most critical issue by voters in some polls, have put pressure on Morrison's Liberal-National coalition, that has a one-seat majority in the lower house of parliament.</p>

<p>Centre-left Labor, ahead in polls, described the policy as "the last desperate act of a dying government".</p>

<p>"It just pushes prices up. This is like throwing kerosene on a bonfire," Shadow Minister for Housing Jason Clare told ABC television.</p>

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday defended his election pitch to allow first-time buyers to use part of their retirement savings to buy homes in a bid to lure younger voters as the campaign entered its final week.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday defended his election pitch to allow first-time buyers to use part of their retirement savings to buy homes in a bid to lure younger voters as the campaign entered its final week. Morrison, trailing in polls ahead of the national election on Saturday, put housing at the forefront of his election campaign amid criticism that the decision will further drive up prices forcing more people out of the market. "It's your money, you've earned it and you've saved it in your superannuation," Morrison told Channel Seven on Monday. Morrison said he did not see house prices rising from his policy, announced during the launch of the Liberal Party's campaign on Sunday. More money on deposit will lower mortgage payments providing an "added layer of comfort to our first home buyers," he said. Under Morrison's plan, first home buyers can dip into their retirement savings for up to A$50,000 ($34,725) to raise a deposit. Cheap loans fuelled a housing boom last year, a windfall for household wealth, but also hitting affordability. Prices surged 22.4 per cent last year, the biggest increase since June 1989, with the notional value of Australia's 10.8 million homes rising by A$2 trillion ($1.4 trillion) to A$9.9 trillion. Rising living costs, rated the most critical issue by voters in some polls, have put pressure on Morrison's Liberal-National coalition, that has a one-seat majority in the lower house of parliament. Centre-left Labor, ahead in polls, described the policy as "the last desperate act of a dying government". "It just pushes prices up. This is like throwing kerosene on a bonfire," Shadow Minister for Housing Jason Clare told ABC television. Watch WION's live TV here:

Australia PM defends housing pitch as election campaign enters final week