Australian election results show hung parliament

The Australian federal election of 2010 has resulted in a hung parliament, the first since World War Two, according to TVNZ.

The Australian Labor Party has won 70 seats, while the Liberal/National Coalition has won has 72 seats. 76 are required for a majority.

Australia's ABC predicts 72 seats for Labor and 73 for the Liberal/National Coalition.

As with the British general election, talks will now begin between the parties to form a government.

And, just like with the British general election, Australia has its first Green MP, Adam Bandt.

Alison Rourke has written a good analysis of the election in the Guardian.

The Australian has a map of the results.