Australia's embattled conservative coalition was Saturday dealt a spectacular defeat in a crucial by-election two months after it turfed out its latest prime minister, sending it in into minority government.

'We've paid a big price': Australia government loses crucial by-election

If neither the Liberal/National coalition or Labour wins 76 or more lower house seats, there will be a hung Parliament

What happens next in Australian elections?

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'We've paid a big price': Australia government loses crucial by-election

What happens next in Australian elections?