Albanese’s Historic Re-election
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has been re-elected as Australia’s prime minister in a landslide victory, overcoming the “incumbency curse” and significantly increasing his party’s majority. Official counts indicate Labor could secure 86 seats, while the Liberal-National coalition, led by Peter Dutton, faces a major defeat with 39 seats, prompting Dutton to accept responsibility for the loss. This election marks the first time in over 20 years that a prime minister has won consecutive terms, reflecting a notable shift in voter sentiment towards Labor amidst prior economic challenges.