However, Albanese has signaled that he will not phase out coal — in contrast to a further left party, the Greens, which also gained notable victories in parliament on election day. Albanese and the Labor party are hesitant to take on the coal industry after losing elections in 2019 following combative rhetoric against the industry, The Labor leader also thanked Morrison in his speech, saying the outgoing prime minister had “very graciously wished me well”