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Shocking end to reign of prime minister Rudd who was erstwhile darling of masses

Most opinion polls put ruling labor one percentage point ahead of Liberals

Three Independent MPs set to play a key role in formation of new government

PM Julia Gillard says it will be days before outcome of deadlocked federal election known

Oakeshott's refusal to become a minister in the Labor Government clears way for Australian PM to name her Cabinet

Australia's two-week-long election impasse has inched closer to a resolution after caretaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard won the backing of independent MP Andrew Wilkie in her quest to form a minority government

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has clung to power after winning the support of the two remaining undecided independent MPs, and will form a minority government next week

Asserts her government will complete its full term despite wafer-thin majority