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Albanese Wins Final Leaders' Debate as Labor Extends Polling Lead

With six days until election day, undecided voters favor Anthony Albanese over Peter Dutton, and Labor strengthens its position in key battlegrounds.

Both major party leaders stumbled in a fire-rapid round, as they faced off for the fourth and final time ahead of 3 May. Here's how they fared across all four debates.
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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 16, 2024. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy/File Photo
Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton listens during a visit to youth mental health foundation, Headspace, in Parramatta, Western Sydney, Australia, March 23, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Overview

  • Labor leads the Coalition 53.3% to 46.5% on a two-party-preferred basis and has gained an edge in primary votes, according to the latest YouGov polling.
  • A panel of undecided voters judged Albanese the winner of the final leaders' debate, with 50% supporting him compared to 25% for Dutton, while 25% remained undecided.
  • Cost-of-living relief dominated the debate, with Albanese emphasizing permanent measures and Dutton advocating temporary cuts like a fuel excise reduction.
  • Dutton identified China as Australia’s greatest security threat, while Albanese took a more diplomatic stance, citing the complexity of the relationship.
  • Record voter engagement is evident, with 98.2% of eligible Australians enrolled and millions casting early votes ahead of the May 3 election.