As the 2025 federal election campaign intensifies, Prime Minister Albanese appears to have won over more voters in a recent debate, with 50% backing him compared to 25% for opposition leader Dutton.
The campaign trail has been grueling, with Dutton vowing to keep pushing hard despite visible exhaustion. Analysts warn that regardless of who wins, Australians shouldn't expect immediate improvements or 'sunny days' following the election, referencing past disappointments. The political climate remains tense and uncertain as both leaders make their final appeals to voters.
The outcome is expected to shape the nation's direction amid ongoing challenges.
.Here are the top political news stories for today.
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Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says ending campaign in Penticton is 'a tradition'
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh fought back tears as he spoke in Penticton Sunday morning about the horrific mass killing at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Festival, which he had attended Saturday.
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Whatever happens in today’s election, don’t expect sunny days again any time soon
Whoever emerges as the victor in today’s federal election, don’t expect many sunny days in the aftermath. Been there, done that. It was 2015 and it didn’t work out quite the way we anticipated, although it sure felt like a relief for a while.
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Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton’s bus gets stuck in Sydney, Albanese visits NSW Central Coast
A panel of voters said that the Prime Minister won the debate, with 50 per cent backing Albanese, 25 per cent backing Dutton, and a further 25 per cent remaining undecided. Speaking on Gold 101.7’s Jonesy and Amanda, Dutton said he would have his “foot flat to the floor for the next week” despite the exhaustion of the campaign hitting all involved.
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