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Labor Maintains Lead as Dutton Ramps Up Final Election Push

With four days until polls close, Albanese holds a polling advantage while Dutton targets key seats and minor-party preferences to reverse Coalition fortunes.

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% in two-party-preferred polling, with strong support from multicultural and young voters.
  • Peter Dutton has criticized major media outlets as 'hate media' and urged supporters to focus on voter interactions rather than coverage.
  • Dutton is conducting a final campaign blitz, visiting up to 28 marginal electorates in an effort to secure the 21 seats needed for a majority.
  • Record early voting continues, with over 2.4 million Australians casting ballots and 500,000 returning postal votes as of late April.
  • Minor parties like One Nation and Trumpet of Patriots are polling strongly, potentially redirecting preferences to the Coalition and narrowing Labor's lead.