The conservatives (named the Liberal party) in Australia pulled off a stunning upset in the national elections on Saturday.

The Liberal party is leading with 74 seats and the far left Labour party won on 65 seats.

The Labour party was ahead by 8 points in the polls.

Just like in the United States the media was hurt the most.

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A remarkable and unexpected election result in Australia. Against all odds, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has won, defeating Labour. And former PM Tony Abbott has lost his seat. https://t.co/QoXdACEUcg — Nicholas Kristof (@NickKristof) May 18, 2019

The far left Labour Party ran on getting rid of coal and skyrocketing energy costs.

Australia’s liberal party (right of center) will retain control as Labour flops badly in elections today. https://t.co/SJlNwX54xw — Queen of Trappist-E (@trappist_e) May 18, 2019

The exit polls showed Labour party with a lead.

They got shellacked.

The BBC reported: