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SYDNEY (GaeaTimes.com) -- The deadlock in forming the new government in Austrailia is finally over.

Today, President Obama was pleased to call Julia Gillard to offer his congratulations on her successful formation of a government and becoming the new Prime Minister of Australia. The President conveyed his personal commitment, and the commitment of the United States, to the enduring alliance between our two nations, which advances our shared interests and values. The President and Prime Minister agreed to work closely to ensure our common security and prosperity, in the Asia Pacific and around the world. The President looks forward to working with Prime Minister Gillard at the G-20 and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summits in November, and is confident that the U.S-Australian alliance will only grow stronger in the years ahead.

CANBERRA (GaeaTimes.com) -- Tasmanian Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has decided to support Julia Gillard as the next Prime Minister.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA (GaeaTimes.com) -- Mark Arbib is debarred from appearing on ABC's Q&A program by the Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

CANBERRA, Australia - It could take more than a week to learn who will govern Australia after a cliffhanger election - the closest in nearly 50 years - and the winner may have to woo the support of a handful of independent lawmakers in order to assume power.