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"OK, for this hugely expanded Labour caucus. Let's give it up for Australia's Prime Minister”
A rockstar welcome... for the leader who led the landslide.
"We don't seek power for its own sake. Not to decide who's in what part of the building. We seek power in order to deliver for the poeple who need Labor to be in government."
As the vote count is finalised for the lower house seats, one thing is certain: more women in federal parliament than ever before.
For Labor, six more women have been elected in Queensland alone.
Mr Albanese says that is something to be proud of.
"I look around this room and I see a representative group. A majority of women, up to - we're still counting of course - but at least 57 per cent women”
Mr Albanese has also announced his new ministry.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and Science and Industry Minister Ed Husic will no longer be on the frontbench.
The new additions include: Tim Ayres and Jess Walsh.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is sympathetic.
"We've got too many good people for the spots that we have. You know, I feel for those two guys. It's always difficult when you've got as much talent as we have to fit everyone in."
Former Labor Prime Minister Paul Keating was outraged, describing the demotion in a statement as an appalling denial of Ed Husic's diligence and application.
The optics of this decision are challenging for Labor, which promotes itself as the party of inclusion and diversity.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has defended Anthony Albanese's decision.
"Only 30 spots are available. Inevitably there are more people who could serve as really effective ministers... And it can be tough, but we need to balance stability with renewal."
Meanwhile, the Opposition is seeking to rebuild after its election loss.
The two candidates confirming their intentions to run for the leadership are opposition spokesman for treasury affairs Angus Taylor; and deputy leader Sussan Ley [[Lee]].
They both delivered their pitches - Sussan Ley:
"I'm not going to take a backwards step. We can be successful. We can win the next election, and this is a moment to look forward."
and Angus Taylor:
"I've rebuilt businesses. I've fought on the frontlines of tough debates. I know what it takes to lead, unify and deliver.”
The Nationals are still reeling from the defection of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to the Liberal Party, while David Littleproud is now facing a contest over his job as leader of the junior Coalition party.
As a member of the Country Liberal Party, Ms Price can choose to sit with either the Liberals or Nationals.
She says she believes she can have a greater impact by switching to the Liberals.
Nationals Senate leader Bridget McKenzie told Sky News she is disappointed.
"Yeah absolutely. I think it's a devastating loss to our party room, particularly our Senate party room. We're a tight team. We're a close knit team. We fought many battles together, and whilst we're strong Coalitionists, we are very, very separate parties. And so it's very disappointing news that Jacinta has decided to head over to the Liberals."
The Greens are also yet to choose a new leader, but acting leader Nick McKim says they're ready to wield the Senate balance of power.
"The Prime Minister's comments have more than a whiff of arrogance and hubris and we have no intention of taking our riding instructions from an arrogant prime minister."
The political earthquake hit last weekend ... but the aftershocks are continuing.
