Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won a decisive second term in Australia, aided by widespread disapproval of Donald Trump's influence. The conservative opposition, led by Peter Dutton, struggled to resonate with voters, especially after adopting some of Trump's rhetoric. Polls initially favored Dutton, but changing perceptions of Trump's potential re-election led Australians to prefer Albanese for his steady approach amidst global instability. Despite challenges like rising costs of living, analysts suggest Albanese's practical nature was more appealing than Dutton's proposed policies which lacked effectiveness in addressing citizens' concerns.
Even though Australia hasn't seen nearly the level of impact from the tumult in Washington as Canada has, it still cast a pall over electing someone even remotely in Trump's likeness.
The conservative opposition also hasn't made an effective case that average Australians would fare better in matters like cost of living or housing under its stewardship.
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