New Delhi: Voting has concluded in major eastern states of Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne, with only a few hours left before polling stations close nationwide. Early projections suggest that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centre-left Labor Party is on track for re-election, according to AFP, citing local media coverage.
Opinion polls leading up to the election indicated a slim edge for the ruling Labor Party over the conservative coalition led by Peter Dutton. Initial results are expected to trickle in approximately two hours after the final votes are cast.
Political analysts credit Albanese’s disciplined campaign for the Labor Party’s favourable position. In contrast, Dutton’s campaign has been marred by controversial policies and an ideological alignment with former U.S. President Donald Trump—an issue that has reportedly alienated moderate voters.
