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Australian Leaders Pause Campaigns for Easter Reflections as Early Voting Nears

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton attend Easter events and issue faith-centered messages while preparing for the final stretch of the election campaign.

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Overview

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended Easter mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney, emphasizing faith and family in his holiday message.
  • Opposition Leader Peter Dutton hosted a community barbecue in Ipswich and highlighted national values of service and compassion in his Easter statement.
  • Both leaders paused official campaigning for the Easter weekend, with no major policy announcements or press conferences expected until Monday.
  • Recent polling indicates Labor holds a strong lead on a two-party preferred basis, with early voting set to open on Tuesday ahead of the May 3 election.
  • Dutton’s campaign faces challenges, including mixed public receptions at events and vandalism at his electorate office, currently under police investigation.