Anthony Albanese

"I was in fact there and I was very proud to march in solidarity with those gay and lesbian members of my community."

"I want to unite the country. I think people have had enough of division, what they want is to come together as a nation and I intend to lead that."

"I will work every day to bring Australians together. And I will lead a government worthy of the people of Australia. I can promise all Australians this no matter how you voted today, the government I lead will respect every one of you every day."

"Papua New Guinea can always count on Australia, as we counted on them in our darkest hour. We share a future, and together we're building a partnership that will deliver peace, prosperity and opportunity for our people and for our region."

"Australians have a right to know, the basis upon which Australia went to war in Iraq."