Cyclone Delays Australian Federal Election as Leaders Face Campaign Challenges
Prime Minister Albanese prioritizes cyclone recovery over election timing, while Opposition Leader Dutton contends with political missteps and criticism.
- Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred disrupted election plans, delaying the anticipated April 12 federal election announcement.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized leadership by focusing on recovery efforts in cyclone-affected areas instead of launching the campaign.
- Opposition Leader Peter Dutton faced criticism for attending a fundraiser during the cyclone and navigating controversies over past financial decisions and policy missteps.
- Labor and the Coalition have been in campaign mode since January, with their respective headquarters set in Surry Hills and Parramatta.
- Dutton's campaign team is working to recover from recent symbolic and policy-related errors, as both parties prepare for a likely May election.
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The Sydney Morning Herald 
Brisbane Times 