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Australia's conservative PM concedes election defeat

GreenWatch Desk World News 2022-05-21, 9:39pm




Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison admitted defeat in national elections Saturday after a "difficult night" for his conservative government, reports BSS.

     "Tonight I have spoken to the leader of the opposition and the incoming prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and I have congratulated him on his election victory," Morrison said.