Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became the first Australian leader to win a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years.

Australia's Anthony Albanese, who claimed a historic second term as prime minister on Saturday, is a pragmatic leader who revived his campaign by offering stability against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump's volatile diplomacy.

Anthony Albanese looks set to return for a second term as Australia's prime minister. Speaking to party faithful, about midnight NZ time, the Labor Party leader declared victory, and said Australia had voted for optimism.