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Australia's Labor projected to win vote overshadowed by 'Trump effect'


Published on 2025-05-04 16:00:33 -
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  • By Kirsty Needham and Alasdair Pal SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party was projected to win elections, broadcasters said on Saturday, in a comeback

Australia's Labor Party is projected to win the federal election, ending nearly a decade of conservative rule, according to polls and betting markets as reported by ThePrint. The election, held on May 21, 2022, was significantly influenced by the "Trump effect," with the incumbent Liberal-National coalition adopting tactics reminiscent of former U.S. President Donald Trump, including culture war rhetoric and misinformation. Key issues such as climate change, economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and integrity in politics were central to the campaign. Labor leader Anthony Albanese campaigned on a platform of change and unity, promising to address these issues head-on. The outcome of the election was seen as a potential shift in Australian politics, with Labor's projected victory signaling a public desire for a new direction.

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