Albanese Becomes Australia's First Re-Elected PM in 20 Years as Labor Pulls Off Dramatic Comeback Victory | WPN World People News

Australia held its federal election on the 3rd, with incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leading the ruling Labor Party to re-election victory, making him the first Australian prime minister in over two decades to win a consecutive term. According to projections by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Labor is expected to increase its seats in the 150-member House of Representatives from 77 to at least 85—surpassing the majority threshold and securing stable governance.

Analysts suggest that former U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies and the resulting market instability made Australian voters uneasy, leading them to favor the current government. During the campaign, Albanese took a firm stance against Trump’s trade policies and attempted to brand the opposition Liberal Party as pro-Trump—possibly a key factor in Labor’s dramatic turnaround.

Liberal-National coalition candidate Peter Dutton echoed Trump-like policies on reducing immigration and cutting public sector jobs but failed to gain enough voter support. Albanese’s campaign strategy successfully appealed to centrist voters, allowing Labor to overcome months of lagging in the polls and ultimately secure a decisive victory just weeks before the election.

This election marks not only a significant turning point in Australian politics but also highlights the influence of global affairs on voter decision-making. In his second term, Albanese will continue to face economic challenges, particularly the impact of U.S. tariff policies on Australia’s economy.