Albanese and Dutton Intensify Campaigns in Western Sydney Battleground

Prime Minister Albanese admits past errors in Fowler preselection while Dutton emphasizes fuel excise cuts to appeal to suburban voters.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged that parachuting Kristina Keneally into the western Sydney seat of Fowler in 2022 was a mistake and is now backing Tu Le as Labor's candidate for the 2025 election.
Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton crossed paths at a campaign forum in Blacktown, highlighting their competing strategies to secure votes in key western Sydney electorates.
Peter Dutton criticized Albanese for failing to secure a tariff exemption from Donald Trump's new trade policies but faced backlash for his own inconsistent stance on the issue.
Dutton's campaign focuses on cost-of-living relief, including a proposed one-year fuel excise cut, targeting suburban voters heavily impacted by inflation.
The Greens continue to advocate for including dental care in Medicare, a proposal Labor has ruled out due to significant cost concerns.