10:05pm: We’re wrapping up our live blog for tonight. It’s clear there will be no election result tonight. Here’s a brief wash-up.
A hung parliament looks more likely than not, but it’s still not certain. The seat of Batman may not be won by the Greens, despite predictions, which reduces the number of minor parties/independents in the House of Reps to five.
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