Christian voters, like the rest of Australia, face a wait which could stretch to weeks, before the make-up of a new government is known.

Extremely close counts in several electorates have given rise to a prediction that both the coalition and labour may have equal numbers of seats and negotiations have already begun with independants and the green MP for the formation of a government (more).

The day after the election, Anglican churches across Sydney prayed for stable government and wisdom for political leaders and the Independents as Australia faces its first hung parliament in more than 60 years.

In the Upper House, Family First looks set to lose it’s place with the Greens holding the balance of power in the new Senate, where they may hold up to nine seats.

This would mean that any legislation would either need Greens approval or the bipartisan support of Liberal and Labour together.

Family First’s Senator Steve Fielding, garnered just over 2.5 per cent of votes and so is in a close race for his seat.

There’s also a battle for the sixth senate spot in South Australia between the Liberals and Family First.

The Christian Democratic Party won just over half a percent of first preference votes.

National totals, by party, have been posted by the Australian Electoral Commission at this site.