Turnbull Declares Victory Even as Australia Outcome Unclear
- Coalition may clinch enough seats to form majority government
- Former banker lacks strong mandate for economic reforms
Turnbull Claims Australia Election Victory
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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared victory in Australia’s election, though more than a week after voting day it remains unclear if his Liberal-National coalition has enough seats to form a majority government.
“This is a great day,” Turnbull, 61, told reporters in Sydney on Sunday, hours after opposition Labor leader Bill Shorten phoned him to concede. “It is vital that this parliament works.”