Anthony Albanese secured a second consecutive term as Australia's Prime Minister, leading the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to a historic landslide victory in the federal elections.
Labor won 87 seats in the 150-member House of Representatives, surpassing the 76-seat threshold required for a majority and marking the party's strongest performance since 1987.
Key Highlights :
- Labor Victory: Albanese’s Labor Party won 87 seats, securing a clear majority in Parliament.
- Opposition Leader Defeated: Peter Dutton lost his seat—first federal Opposition Leader to do so.
- Campaign Focus: Labor emphasized cost-of-living relief, housing, and climate policy.
- Coalition Setbacks: Voter pushback against nuclear energy plans and public job cuts hurt the Coalition.
- Strong Leadership: Labor strategist Paul Erickson credited with disciplined campaign strategy.
- Global Praise: World leaders congratulated Albanese, signaling strong international support.