Australia Sets May 3 Federal Election in Tight Race Between Major Parties
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton launch campaigns focused on cost-of-living, housing, and energy policy as polls suggest a hung parliament is likely.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese formally announced the federal election for May 3, seeking a second term for his Labor government after three years in office.
- Polls show Labor and the Liberal-National Coalition led by Peter Dutton are neck-and-neck, with independents and minor parties potentially holding the balance of power in a likely hung parliament.
- Cost-of-living pressures, including high inflation and housing affordability challenges, are central campaign issues, with both parties proposing measures to address these concerns.
- Energy policy is a key dividing line, with Labor emphasizing renewable energy and green manufacturing, while the Coalition advocates for nuclear power as a long-term solution.
- Albanese highlights his working-class roots and improved ties with China, while Dutton focuses on immigration cuts, national security, and economic reforms inspired by conservative principles.
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