The amount of personal staff for crossbenchers has been cut by the Prime Minister.

Dicks was one of 12 ungrouped candidates trying to win a Victorian senate seat.

The by-election was triggered following the resignation of Liberal MP Vickie Chapman.

The bill passed through the state's upper house earlier today.

Party president Michael Balderstone & WA MP Brian Walker spoke to 6 News.

It comes amid division within the Liberals about what direction they should take following their election loss.

The comments from Ms Hughes came during an interview on the ABC.

A federal ICAC was a key promise from Labor during the election campaign.

The announcement came just over 2 weeks since the Coalition's election loss.

The 'Greenslide' in Queensland saw The Greens pick up 3 seats in the state.

Roman Mackinnon & Leonardo Puglisi discuss the latest political headlines.

One tweet making the claim has gone viral - but it leaves out some crucial information.

The party will meet in Canberra on Monday where they will discuss the leadership joining forward.

"(This is) the first time I've heard 'MP-elect' after my name, which is lovely to hear."

Roman Mackinnon & Leonardo Puglisi discuss the latest election results as they unfold.

The ALP is right now edging closer towards a majority government.

The former Defence Minister is projected to hold his seat of Dickson despite a swing towards the ALP.

It's official - Anthony Albanese is the 31st Prime Minister & Scott Morrison is now a former PM.

An expanded crossbench is set to be a key feature of the next parliament.

6 News will be live all election night from 6pm AEST.