Anthony Albanese Launches Election Campaign with Multi-State Tour

The Prime Minister targets key marginal seats in Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory as cost-of-living pressures dominate the political agenda.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has begun a campaign-style tour across three states, focusing on marginal electorates ahead of the federal election expected by May 2025.
Labor’s campaign emphasizes cost-of-living relief, healthcare improvements, childcare investments, and infrastructure development under the slogan 'Building Australia’s Future.'
The latest polling shows Labor and the Coalition in a tight race, with Labor's two-party-preferred support dropping to 50%, raising concerns about retaining majority government.
Upcoming inflation data, to be released this week, will be a critical factor in shaping the election narrative, with Labor highlighting its progress in reducing inflation since taking office.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has framed inflation figures in the 2-3% range as evidence of responsible economic management, contrasting with higher rates under the previous Coalition government.