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Australia's conservatives win election soundly

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Australia's conservative opposition swept to power Sept. 7, ending six years of Labor Party rule and winning over a dissatisfied public by promising to end a hated tax on carbon emissions, boost a flagging economy and bring about political stability after years of Labor infighting.

"I now look forward to forming a government that is competent, that is trustworthy," opposition leader Tony Abbott said after claiming victory.

Voters were largely fed up with the power struggles at the top of the Labor Party. (AP)

オーストラリアの総選挙で野党・保守連合が大勝

９月７日、オーストラリアで総選挙が行なわれ、野党・保守連合が与党・労働党に圧勝し、６年ぶりの政権交代が実現した。自由党のアボット党首が首相に就任する。

The Japan Times ST: September 20, 2013