Anthony Albanese will be sworn in as Australian Prime Minister today, ending conservative rule in Australia that lasted nearly a decade. 

Counting from the election is yet to confirm whether he has enough seats to establish a majority government. 

As things stand, Labor's one seat short -- and needs 76 to form a majority government. 

Questions have been asked as to what an Anthony Albanese election means for New Zealand. 

University of Auckland Public Policy Institute director, Professor Jennifer Curtin joined Kerre Woodham to discuss. 

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