Voters in Australia has voted for a change electing Anthony Albanese of the Australia Labor Party. The Labor Party has been out of office for almost ten years.

It still not clear if Labor can form a majority, the ALP is favored to finish ahead of the Coalition and more likely to reach a minority government.

Mr Albanese will be the 31st Prime Minister of Australia replacing Scott Morrison who earlier conceded defeat.

Mr Albanese is the son of a single parent who grew up in public housing has served in parliament for 26 years.

“It is an incredible honour,” Mr Albanese told reporters after leaving his house to head to speak at a party event.

Introduced by Labor Senate Leader Penny Wong, Mr Albanese took to the stage and claimed victory.

“I say to my fellow Australians, thank you for this extraordinary honour,” he said.

“Tonight the Australian people have voted for change.

“I am humbled by this victory and I’m honoured to be given the opportunity to serve as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia.”