Tony Abbott has said he is looking forward to forming a "trustworthy and "competent" government after his Liberal-National coalition swept to victory in Australia's election. Earlier, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd conceded defeat to his supporters.
Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has conceded defeated in the country's general election.
Addressing supporters, he said: "A short time ago I telephoned Tony Abbott to concede defeat at these national elections. As PM of Australia I wish him well now in the high office of PM of this country."
Tony Abbott is looking forward to forming a "trustworthy" government after his Liberal-National coalition won Australia's election.
It looks like British-born opposition leader Tony Abbott has overtaken PM Kevin Rudd in the polls with the election just two days away.