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Labor routs the Coalition as voters reject Dutton’s undercooked offering

In a dramatic parallel, what happened in Canada at the beginning of this week has now been replicated in Australia at the end of the week.

The Conversation

Dutton and the Coalition did not do the work, and misread the Australian mood

The former federal director of the Liberal Party, Brian Loughnane, used to tell media companies that their practice of commissioning expensive opinion polls right through a parliamentary term was a waste of money.

The Conversation

Labor wins with a superior campaign and weak opposition – now it’s time to make the second term really matter

Superior campaigning by the Labor machine, a lift in the personal performance of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and a woeful campaign by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have seen Labor re-elected for a second term.

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Albanese’s government might not thrill, but it has shown unity and competence – and that’s no mean feat

The Coalition’s election campaign of 2025 has a strong claim to be considered among the worst since federation. I know of none more shambolic. Barely a day passed without some new misstep or about-face, some embarrassing revelation about a candidate, some new policy condemned by experts as half-baked, uncosted or…

The Conversation

Australia re-elects Anthony Albanese as Labor rides anti-Trump wave to seal crushing win

Opposition leader Peter Dutton fails to dissociate himself from Trump-like rhetoric and policies – and loses his seat

The Guardian - UK

Australian conservative opposition leader loses seat in ‘Trump factor’ backlash

It comes days after Canada’s centrist Liberal Party stormed to victory in what will be seen as part of an international voter backlash against the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Peter Dutton Has Lost His Seat And Thank You, People Of Dickson

It's projected that Peter Dutton has lost his QLD seat of Dickson to Labor’s Ali France.

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Who is Ali France, the Labor candidate who has unseated Peter Dutton in Dickson?

The 49-year-old disability advocate is the first person to unseat an opposition leader at an election

The Guardian - AU

'Devastated', rudderless Liberals mourn historic defeat

The mood was dire in Liberal HQ as Peter Dutton became the first opposition leader to lose his seat in a federal election.

AAP

Australia finds out who will be the next prime minister

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been declared the winner of Australia's federal election after a campaign fought on living costs, health and housing.

AAP

Albanese laps up Labor landslide as voters dump Dutton

Anthony Albanese has claimed an emphatic win in the federal election with Labor forging a bigger majority for its second term.

AAP

Australia’s re-elected government says ‘dark shadow’ of US-China trade war top priority

Albanese claims victory as first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years

The Independent UK

Come as you are: voters make their mark on election day

Voters have cast their ballots across the nation, some wearing snarky T-shirts and budgie smugglers while others held unflattering signs mocking candidates.

AAP

Five Things To Know About The Australian Election

Australians are voting in a general election Saturday, a hard-fought contest between party leaders with sharply contrasting visions for the country.

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For good or bad, election history awaits Peter Dutton

After starting election day in Melbourne, Peter Dutton voted in his Brisbane seat of Dickson, where he faces a stern test from Labor's Ali France.

The Guardian - AU

Labor on track for huge majority after landslide win – as it happened

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Election Day 2025 Live: Results, Turnout And All the Big Moments As Australia Votes

Australia’s heading to the polls! Follow our live blog for real-time results, key moments, and all the bonkers moments from election day.

AAP

The sitcom absurdity of the federal election battle

Fuel pumps, a fall and a football gone astray were just a few of the scenes that made up a month of campaign inanity.

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Australia’s election will show if PM Anthony Albanese has won back voters

Australians will decide if they want to give Labor another chance as local and global issues weigh on voters’ minds.

AAP

Polls close on election day as Australians await winner

Millions of Australians have cast their votes in the federal election, with polls closed in the eastern states and counting soon under way.

International Business Times

Australians Vote In Election Swayed By Inflation, Trump

Australians will cram voting booths on Saturday to pick their next government, deciding a hard-fought election shaped by living costs, climate anxiety and Trump tariffs.

The Guardian - AU

The great Australian election campaign quiz – week five

We made it! YOU made it. But did you follow the hate media closely enough all the way to the end?

The Independent UK

Four major issues that will dictate Australia’s election on Saturday

The election campaign has been dominated by the soaring cost of living, the economy, energy and China

The Conversation

Final polls give Labor a clear lead before the election

With those who haven’t already cast a pre-poll vote ready to hit the polling places tomorrow, a final batch of polls give Labor a firm lead.

Al Jazeera

Australia election 2025: Results, what polls say and what’s at stake?

Here are the issues dominating the federal elections and which party is leading in the polls.

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