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Turnbull declares victory even as Australia outcome unclear

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared victory in Australia’s election, though more than a week after voting day it remains unclear if his Liberal-National coalition has enough seats to form a majority government.

“This is a great day,” Turnbull, 61, told reporters in Sydney on Sunday, hours after opposition Labor leader Bill Shorten phoned him to concede. “It is vital that this Parliament works.”