Adam Bandt, leader of the Australia Greens, lost his seat in Melbourne due to preference votes for Liberal and One Nation. He cited the 'Trump effect' as a key factor in the election, with voters swinging away from the Coalition's PM candidate Peter Dutton and towards Labor. Bandt thanked the Melbourne community for their support over the years and highlighted the Greens' achievements under his leadership, including climate legislation and advocacy for marriage equality.

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