Overview

• Anthony Albanese's Labor Party has been projected as the winner of Australia's May 3 parliamentary election, ensuring his second term as Prime Minister.
• The Labor Party's lead over Peter Dutton's conservative coalition was bolstered by high voter turnout driven by compulsory voting laws.
• Dutton's campaign faced backlash due to his perceived alignment with Donald Trump, which alienated many voters in a country where Trump is broadly unpopular.
• Key campaign issues included high living costs, housing shortages, and economic uncertainty, with Albanese's social policies resonating strongly with voters.
• The final parliamentary makeup remains unclear, with the possibility that Labor may need to rely on independents or smaller parties, including the 'Teal Independents,' to govern.