For the whole Senate, Labor has 28 out of 76, the Coalition 27, the Greens 11, One Nation four and there are six others.

In Tasmania, Labor won two of the six senators, the Liberals two, the Greens one and Jacqui Lambie was re-elected, with no change in standings from 2019.

Officials only noticed it was missing during a routine recount last week as part of the mandatory second count of all House of Representatives ballot papers.

“The nation already has clarity not just on who is forming government but on most House of Representatives and Senate seats around the nation."

“The best model I’ve seen is where leaders, former, make a graceful exit from politics and maintain their graceful silence — so that will be my model.”

It is reported that the first tally was conducted in the presence of Liberal scrutineers and signed off at 10.30pm, while the later revision occurred after most scrutineers had left.

Political analysts suggest the Greens’ firm stance on Gaza may have alienated older progressive voters in inner-city seats.

Labor now holds 23 of the state's 38 seats, while the Coalition's representation has dwindled to just six.

With 14 seats still in doubt late into the night, Labor appeared to be headed for a commanding majority—more than double the Coalition’s projected seat count.

“Radicalisation is targeting our youth. We’ve seen Hezbollah flags on our streets. We’ve seen violent pro-Khalistan protests”