The mood inside Labor HQ was jubilant as it became clear that against all expectations, Anthony Albanese had led the Labor party to victory, with a significantly increased majority.

For the coalition the outcome is devastating, and Peter Dutton is out of a job.

On top of that, the next generation of Liberal leadership has been wiped off the electoral map, setting the party back for years to come.

Today, we take you inside Anthony Albanese’s election night party with special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis.

We find out how Labor defied the odds and what it means for the country.

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Guest: special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis

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