Anthony Albanese has laid out his promises to Australia has he makes history after being re-elected as the country’s prime minister.

Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to be retain the role at a federal election in more than 20 years.

“We have everything we need to seize this moment and make it our own,” he said.

“And we must do it together, all of us, because for Australia to realise our full potential, for our nation to be its very best, every Australian must have the opportunity to be their best.

“To serve our Australian values we must value every Australian and Labor will govern for every Australian.

‘Every Australian who wants a fair go at work, fair wages. Fair wages for their work and the right to disconnect when they’re done.

“Every Australian who deserves the security of a roof over their head or dreams of owning their own home.

“Every woman who wants her contribution to our economy andsociety to be valued equally. Every parent who wants their child to get the best start in life with cheaper child care and with fair funding for every student in everyschool.

“Every one who counts on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

“We will be a government for every Australian who wants to train or retrain for new skills and a good job at public TAFE.

“Every Australian who works hard for the life-changing opportunity ofhigher education and wants 20% cut from their student debt.

“Every Australian who knows thatclimate change is a challenge wemust act together to meet for thefuture of our environment.

“And knows the fact that renewable energy is an opportunity we mustwork together to seize for the future of our economy.

“We will be a government that supports reconciliation with First Nations people. Because we will be a stronger nationwhen we close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

“And, friends, we will be a Government that relies and helps every Australian who relies on Medicare.

“Because this card... This card is not Labor red or Liberal blue - it is green and gold.It is a declaration of our national values in our national colours.

“Medicare belongs to all Australians and together we will make it stronger for all Australians.”

Anthony Albanses has paid tribute to his late mother, Maryanne, in his victory speech.

“I was raised to be an optimist. My mum had a hard life and we struggled financially,” he said.

“But she taught me to always be positive and see the best in people.

“When it comes to Australia’s future, all of us have so much reason to be optimistic because when we look at everything going on around the world today, when we consider the changes that will shape the future of the global economy, when we think about our people and their smarts and skill, truly there’s nowhere else you’d rather be than right here in Australia.”

Anthony Albanese has stopped supporters booing Peter Dutton during his victory speech.

“A short time ago, I spoke with Peter Dutton who has, of course, conceded defeat,” Albanese said.

“And I thanked him – that is what we do in Australia, we treat people with respect,” he said, interrupting supporters’ boos.

“I thank Peter for his generous words at the end of what has been a very hard-fought campaign.

“And I want to take this opportunity to wish Peter, Kirrily and their family all the very best for their future.”

“Serving as your prime minister is the greatest honour of my life,” Albanese said addressing the nation from Labor’s election headquarters on Saturday night.

“And it is with a deep sense of humility and a profound sense of responsibility that the first thing I’II do tonight is to say thank you, the people of Australia, for the chance to continue to serve the best nation on earth,” he said to a rapturous applause.

“Today the Australian people have voted for Australian values, for fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all. For the strength to show courage in adversity and kindness to those in need.

“Australians voted for a future that holds truth to these values, a future built on everything that brings us together as Australians and everything that sets our nation apart from the world.

“In this time of global uncertainty,Australians have chosen optimism and determination.

Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way – looking after each other while building for the future.

“And to serve these values, meet these challenges, seize these opportunities and build that better and stronger future, Australians have chosen a majority Labor Government.

“Now, at election time, parties and candidates ask people to make a choice. And inevitably, the campaign and the coverage is about our differences and our disagreements.

“That is the nature of our democracy and it is the role of the media who serve it. But now that the Australian people have made their clear choice, let us all reflect on what we have in common.

“Because no matter who you voted for, no matter where you live, no matter how you worship or who you love, whether you belong to a culture that has known and cared for this great continent for 65,000 years, or you have chosen our nation as your home and enriched our nation as your home and enriched our society with your contribution, we are all Australians.”

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has thanked Australians “for believing in Labor”.

“Thank you for believing in the power of this great nation.

“We love this country. And representing it ... is the honour of my life.

“Because of who we are and what we strive to be.

“A nation that stands on its own two feet, that invests in the aspirations of all of its people and a nation of courage and of kindness.

“I saw this purpose and these principles in our campaign across the country.

“Our hard-working candidates, the thousands of Labor volunteers in every state and territory, in every community, working for a better future.

“We will write this next chapter so all Australians are part of our nation’s story.

“No matter who we are, or where we come from, no matter age or gender, no matter the lottery of birth, Australia’s opportunity is for us all.”

Dutton has congratulated his successor, ALP’s Ali France, as she takes the seat of Dickson.

Dutton said France, whose win comes after two previous failed bids for the seat, will do a “good job”.

“I had the pleasure of speaking with Ali France. We have been combatants for a number of elections now,” Dutton said.

“She lost her son, Henry, which is a tragic circumstance that no parent should ever go through.

“And equally, I said to Ali that her son, Henry, would be incredibly proud of her tonight and she’ll do a good job as local member for Dickson.

“I wish her all the very best.”

Dutton has conceded defeat in the federal election.

“We worked hard every day over the course of the last three years to do our best for our amazing country.

“The highlight of my career has been as the defence minister.

“Now, we didn’t do well enough during this campaign. That much is obvious tonight. I accept full responsibility for that.”

“Earlier on, I called the prime minister to congratulate him on his success tonight. It’s an historic occasion for the Labor Party and we recognise that.

“I congratulated the prime minister and wished he, Jodie and Nathan the best.

“I said to the prime minister his mum would be incredibly proud of his achievement and he should be very proud of what he achieved.”

Bill Shorten has blasted the LNP’s nuclear power proposal in a clash with Liberal Senator Jane Hume.

Hume: “This was an extraordinary result. It was one of those ones where it was so disappointing to take part in an election where there were so many lies told.

“Like, there was surface level lies that everybody knew about likely $600 million nuclear, that’s nonsense, you know it’s nonsense.

“And there were the subterranean lies as well. I absolutely ... The public speaker, no problems, but there is no way either of you can look me in the eye and .....

Shorten: “Jane ....

Hume: “That you thought nuclear energy costs $600 million.

Shorten: “Are you going to take nuclear energy to the next election? It is as cooked as Fukushima, it’s over.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on the move to declare Labor’s election victory.

He is expected to give a speech at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club soon.