Mr Albanese said he was honoured and very proud to be elected the 21st leader of the Australian Labor party.
“I understand the responsibility that I have been given – a responsibility not just to the party and its supporters but to our nation,” he said.
“I pledge to always remember that we are also here to serve, to serve all Australians.”
Albo to rescue after top dog win
FEDERAL MP for Grayndler, Anthony Albanese has landed Labor’s top job and will lead the party into the next Federal Election.