Labor Wins Second Term, Dutton Loses Seat

Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party have won Australia's 2025 federal election, securing a second term and are expected to maintain a majority government. Major networks, including ABC and Sky News, projected Labor's victory early as a strong nationwide swing was recorded. Opposition leader Peter Dutton lost his seat of Dickson in Brisbane to Labor's Ali France, further compounding the Coalition's significant losses. Voters were influenced by cost-of-living concerns and apprehension over U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable policies, which also led to damaging comparisons for the Coalition. Labor's campaign was credited for Albanese's steady leadership amid global uncertainty, while the Coalition struggled with policy confusion. This marks the first time since 2004 that an Australian prime minister has secured back-to-back election wins.