Australians took to the ballots on Saturday, voting in budgy smugglers in Bondi, hazmat suits protesting nuclear power in Brisbane, and donning party colours all over the nation.

Many were in the company of their furry friends and were welcomed to the polls by community bake sales, democracy sausages and volunteers attempting last ditch efforts to sway votes.

Labor celebrated their win with a kiss from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat for the LNP, as well as his seat of Dickson.

Votes are still being counted as seats continue to be won and forfeited across the country.