Early vote counting in Australia’s general election indicates a likely second term for the Labor Party, garnering 70 seats compared to the opposition’s 24. Minor parties and independents are projected to win 13 seats. Jim Chalmers highlighted voter volatility, while James McGrath mentioned it may be a prolonged wait for final results. As both parties address key issues like energy policy and inflation, opposition leader Peter Dutton has advocated for cutting government jobs to minimize expenses, amidst criticism from Labor regarding their strategies and comparisons to U.S. politics.
Early votes suggest Australia may return the ruling Labor Party for a second term. With 70 seats projected for Labor, the competition remains close.
Jim Chalmers noted that the early results indicate volatility in voting patterns across Australia, highlighting the complexity of the election outcomes.
James McGrath stated, 'I don't think we'll know who the next prime minister is definitely tonight... there'll be a number of seats we won't know results for this coming week.'
Dutton's opposition has pledged to cut public service jobs to reduce spending, while also focusing on differing energy policy solutions, notably on nuclear power.
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