Australian PM Morrison concedes, ending nearly a decade of conservative rule

Labor party supporters react to election updates in Sydney on May 21, 2022. - Reuters

SYDNEY, May 21 (Reuters): Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat after an election on Saturday and the opposition Labor Party was set to end almost a decade of conservative rule, possibly with the support of pro-environment independents.

Partial results showed Morrison's Liberal-National coalition had been punished by voters in Western Australia and affluent urban seats in particular.