Overview
- Anthony Albanese's Labor Party has been re-elected with a projected majority, marking the first consecutive term win for an Australian prime minister since 2004.
- Opposition leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat and lost his Dickson seat in Brisbane after 24 years, dealing a significant blow to the Liberal-National Coalition.
- Cost-of-living pressures, housing affordability, and concerns over U.S. trade policies under Donald Trump were central issues influencing voter decisions.
- Australia's compulsory voting system drove high turnout, with nearly 7 million early ballots cast before election day.
- Independents and minor parties, including the Greens and teal independents, maintained a strong presence, but Labor's performance exceeded expectations, avoiding reliance on a hung parliament.